Ive hired a more hands-on smaller PM that actually has recommendations and has already proven to be more effective; Ive got 2 paying tenants and one leaving cash-for-keys tomorrow.

This effectively enables me to raise capital at 8% per annum, interest capitalizing, term forever.

Im sure going after the city would really only be effective in a civil class action law suit where there is enough people and $$$ on board.Over a 6-12k fix, and battling the city alone you'll spend more money and time IMO. 

We’re eager to reconfigure that area into multiple units to enhance income potential.What strategies can we implement to address this situation effectively?

To have a “job” that you in effect pay to have will get old real quick

The initial effect on mortgage rates was a subtle increase in long term bond yields, however in comparison to earlier this summer residential and commercial mortgage rates are down considerably.For example commercial lenders were in the 7%++ range just a few months ago, and recently are as low as 5.5%-6% and falling.

General Question: After the new rules went into effects, how are people writing contracts with the buyer's agents.

Partner effectively, focus on securing your first deal, and build savings and credit.

Nobody really knows how low they'll go but I agree with predictions of 20-25%...and I wonder what Agents are doing to make up that delta in their revenue.We diversified well in advance knowing we needed to create additional streams of income, ideally by simply focusing on what we control, the size of our roster, and more effectively monetizing all of our current transactions. 

More specifically post cards because they are less costly and still effective if sent out to a good list and number of people.