One of the things many say is that you must intend to perform on a purchase agreement or it could be fraud which is BS.

They even have a value add less than performing a garage conversion.  

Periodic 1031 exchanges when appreciation stalls out, or performance goes down, or trapped equity is costing you return are all great strategic moves.

That market from what I can see on the few trips I made to perform due diligence is really robust and such a pretty area I can see the attraction for those working in Tech or govmit in DC. 

.: Hello, I have been seeing increasing opportunities recently to bid on non performing notes on commercial properties that banks are trying to offload.These notes usually have the following characteristics:The note has reached maturity several months ago.

My easiest and safest bet would be to just build the outside storage lot.

FB Marketplace is probably your best bet - You can try craigslist too but at least with FB you can do a quick scan of someone's profile before talking to them. 

Books are important to maintain because it keeps track of the performance of the partnership not only for one year but over several years.Partners normally have the right to inspect the books.Will the accountant you work with either maintain the books for you or help you make sure its done correctly?

I agree with @Chris Seveney that a performing note would be a very good starting point.

If you can hang on into next spring/summer I bet you'll get better rents or be able to sell.How about asking your lender to push a monthly payment to the end of your term for the purpose of fixing the asset?