I also invested in a couple syndications and ventured into international agricultural REI.  

If they do -you can use your plan to do an internal transfer and buy real estate on a self directed platform.

If you're factoring in what the equity build-up is over time, your cash flow, and the amount the property appreciates (be realistic), you can calculate your IRR (Internal Rate of Return) which takes into account all of those factors; not just cash flow.  

I've gotten to a spot in one of Brandon Turner's books where he is talking about the importance of mentors, contacts, and finding good contractors, and it's sparked a bit of an internal debate. 

I'm imagined a complete gut but if it's already just gutted internally and not externally even better.

Not saying this is the case here, but there are international buyers who buy just for asset stability.

But I'd treat them like legitimate buyers with an unreasonable request rather than likely international fugitives hiding their bounty (not that you are, but honestly could be either!)

We have a place near us called Cigars International, where you can buy your cigar and smoke it right there in the building while sitting on comfy chairs.

. (: Every lender knows Zillow is crap, plenty of internal email chains making fun of Redfin/Zillow/etc.

I don't yet have a contract with her and could choose someone else.Also, I'm in CA, where arbitration clauses seem to be included in the standard contract.