So let's play this scenario as if you are actually legitimately selling your property, and you're selling it to an entity that is separate from you for tax purposes.

Then if you still 100K off, I would start dropping the price in a big way to get to an even playing field. 

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Also, your DTI does not come into play. 

Not sure what the question is here.What role are you playing in this scenario? 

We play matchmaker, put our clients first in all arenas, and also manage.

There are major things at play here that are extremely specific to NJ  when it comes to buying a multi family property. 

I'd say 1% deals are going to be more of an appreciation play rather than a 2% deal which will undoubtably cash flow. 

I know enough about a lot of things to be dangerous, but lack detailed expertise and certifications.I will say that I was extremely disappointed with my last realtors lack of construction knowledge so you will have a leg up there for sure, and you should play up that as a selling point