Any opinions expressed are only that and at best are based on the limited facts given.Experience is built on good and bad decisions. 

(***I'm not an attorney but slept at a holiday inn express last night***)I've personally dealt with the City of Tampa on unpermitted work and also assisted clients through the process.

I, too have spoken with them and since I expressed doubt, they said I could not afford it. 

If it is a property worth pursuing, express your interest to your agent so that the due diligence and negotiation processes can begin.- Submit a strong first offer.

What I did say was that we could complete the work in 10 business days, though you expressed dissatisfaction with the lead generation aspect.

Over time, gain knowledge and experience so that one day 3 or 4 deals down the road, one is ready to handle the huge responsibility of taking care of other people’s cash.One should also take stock of where they are at - what strength and capabilities they have, what income, what amount of capital, who their social and professional sphere is, etc etc and then come up with a real aka tic plan as to how to proceed.This all can be done but it takes a cold hard assessment of reality and then consistent effort over time to make it happen.Now that @Amir owns some rental property, he can tell his friends, family and associates about it and as they see him do well, NOW he will have more success asking for capital to do bigger deals.There’s an expression How does one eat an elephant?

Hey BP,Seeking some help on negotiating/offering a price to an off-market seller.I cold-called an off-market opportunity today and the seller expressed interest in selling if the price was right.

I've expressed bills are to be paid with Airbnb profits and he's just ghosted me so he doesn't have to deal with someone constantly reminding him where the operating agreement said the money is supposed to go.

You could mention how you’ve noticed the property and express your appreciation for the neighborhood.

Praise the good attributes of the home but respectfully express your concern for the current condition and ask if there is some help you can offer.