Hope that makes sense... visualize me doing air quotes if that is helpful - "no PMI." :)

A lot of it I am already doing, but I am a firm believer in visually seeing things, that repetition can help make us successful.I actually have a word document with a simplified goal for myself.

Sometimes it's hard for people to visualize how a space can be transformed when it's in shell condition. 

What are the nominal rental rates by size of unit, in which size are there vacancies, are some of the units flexible so you could convert them into different size units based on your market researchwhat is the market rental rate by size of unit.Are there any future zoning regulations that would make the property have to be re-done for visual appeal, costing you a lot of money?

Do a visual inspection or bring someone knowledgable, if it looks good get it under contract.

But that shouldn't be an issue as those 3/6 months will have passed by then in the majority of all cases, I guess.Let me try to visualize this somewhat.

I will try to attach a google maps view of the property to give a visual.

That's where writing down goals and milestones on the way to accomplishing those goals is key- you can see visually when you have done one task and made progress towards the goal. 

Now agents can visualize exactly how they can support and if the two of you would be a fit.

House is currently assessed at $100k.I think I could find other comparable property for $120k.Owner will not take less than $140k.Current lease to fraternity for $3300 - runs until 2019.House is in decent shape after visual inspection, nothing broken, needs about $20k updating.Have bank statements showing leases are current.