When we do this, we then strap over the insulation with 2x4s to create a 1.5" cavity (the ventilation) then over roof - on the old buildings with their 7-9 pitch roofs we normally hang steel roofing directly on the strapping.

Add a picture of the clean inside of the oven or something to max them out.I'm not picking on you or your PM...I'm sure many people are successful with different strategies...but this is a good if not great market....changing a few or all of these things will help you get your home rented faster and for more money in my opinion.Price solves a lot of issues, but these can add frosting to your cake.Best wishes and good luck...looks like you probably got a nice deal in a market where nice deals are tough to find and get under contract.

With the real estate market being very hot, I noticed that the FHA loan is putting me at a huge disadvantage when competing with buyers that are using conventional loans / or all-cash offers.

I believe a typical commercial loan will be at 65% LTV... but in the commercial world the lender may allow a seller carry back of some or all of the remaining 35% with a 2nd position loan/mortgage/lien.Things to know about commercial loans... they'll have shorter amortization (generally 20 years versus 30 on residential)... higher interest rates (generally a full point higher)... will be variable versus fixed... and will likely have a balloon payment.I don't know of any Florida realtors but you want to look for a commercial realtor. 

If this has been on the market for 2 yrs now either he wont budge on price, asking way to much, needs a lot work or problems or all of the above. 

Any one of those or all three combined can make a property worth acquiring.

If you can be completely out by (date and time), we'll give you (some amount of money), and we'll go through our normal move out process and maybe add some or all of the security deposit too, depending on the condition of the place.

The city more than likely isnt lying to you but they dont always give you all the information or all your options.

The relationship is fractured, and there is a high chance one (or all) of the following will happen:1. 

Now, chances are, if you have that money set aside, you may not have to use any or all of it.