Purchase price: $516,000 Cash invested: $600,000 Converted mixed-use 3 residential and large commercial space into 5 residential units and one mixed-use Building.

One property is not furnished and has an unfinished basement that we'll eventually be converting. 

Launch a high converting website (that's what we do) and run some low cost ads for seller phrases like the above and do some basic SEO (much easier to rank for land phrases than house phrases). 

I want to mention that the $16k quote includes all new trim around windows & doors, a $3,500 addition to proposal.

I think throw the baby out with the bathwater window in this preposterous suggestion is going to be financing requires a large down payment, and the irresponsibility on the renters part regarding asset management to comply with the loan.Just my 2 cents! 

We are not sure if one apartment or some are leaving windows open of if something else is happening.

You can qualify for lower down payment loans, and after a year you can move out, keep the same loan terms and convert the unit you vacated into a rental.thank you!

I also know how to structure my selling timeline to extend that 1031 window if the buyer is flexible on closing dates. 

Stay consistent with your calling and sharpen your skills as you continue so that you convert leads at a higher rate.All the best!

I'll also give them a list of "must haves" based on comps as well (for example oversized kitchen island, dedicated powder room, minimum 48" hallways, large master closet, lots of windows for natural light, gas fireplace, minimum 10' ceiling in great room, consideration of sun exposure, etc).Also if you give a good architect your budget (for example I need to be able to build this for under $350/SF) then they will design something to fit that budget.