Ask family/friends to help boost the listing (likes, saves, photo scrolls) or even book it at a friend/family rate! 

I’ve mentioned it to people at work and some friends who are moving to the city, but my place is either too far for them, or they prefer their own space.

Since you're selling the business and real estate to a partner/friend you will have some flexibility in value determination. 

One of my best friends owns one the largest brokerages in Miami, she says do not touch it, its going to crash. 

The first few weeks were great, but at some point, you realize that all of your friends are working and you can only watch that much daytime TV.

Dennis, I wish I was able to have grown up close with friends like yourself or even had that nowadays...WOW!

Focus on undervalued neighborhoods with potential for appreciation and partner with an investor-friendly realtor who knows the area.

I made the layout more user friendly, added a whole wall of closets in the main bedroom, totally gutted kitchen and bath.

I’ve seen something similar with a friend in San Diego, who bought what he thought was a legal duplex.

They will also dictate the terms of the loan, how it's filed, qualifications, etc.However, if you mean PML as in your friends/family that have NO experience in real estate and just have money sitting around...then I would certainly to counsel you to lean on some type of mentor or other experienced investor in Houston on what to do.