I feel the degree will also expand my network (all of the professors are experts and top active professionals in the industry) and it will enhance my credibility.

Ask about future plans regarding up keep, enhancements. 

meaning, if you can still make money for your end buyer and preserve or enhance the relationship, then don't limit your fee based on some arbitrary number.  

Most people want to build responsibly, but don't want to put forth the additional $ if the green enhancement won't pay for itself.  

If you are all cash in and leave all your cash in (no debt) for some reason, your CCR is enhanced by a lower cost to buy.  

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I have involvement with single family, (buy and hold) but my goal is to enhance my knowledge of multifamily and eventually begin purchasing small multi-fam properties in Texas.

ARV $105,000 reflects the needed repairs to enhance the property condition and appeal to standard market.  

Look for ways to enhance your learning that you enjoy and put your time and money behind your drive forward to reach your goals.

The only other fact to consider is that both properties would need some renovation funding in order to bring them up to the standards of my other rentals.I am looking for observations on this approach, ideas to make it better and constructive criticism to enhance the chances of this deal going through!