The building has 4 students in each unit, 2 per room.I've seen numerous times on this site that many investors want to see $100 per unit per month for their investments.

Even for the most basic of zoning, T3/single family, the lot size minimum always says 5000 sq ft.I've tried emailing and calling the zoning department numerous times and they have never gotten back to me.

I'm sure there are numerous areas that are ripe with opportunities.

You closing should be the reward for the agent.

Renewing your lease with the tenant who is paying gives that tenant some control/power in the situation and rewards good behavior (i.e. paying rent on time).

I know for me starting out in real estate it was a lot about building short-term wealth but as time has gone by I realize that real estate investing can be much more rewarding as a long term wealth building strategy. 

I did contact numerous companies today and some that offer backup does not offer other features with the policy or reduced coverage.

@David Faulkner I love that- I am seeing a pattern regarding the Expired (or stale) listings and although the strategies require some patience- there seems to be big rewards.

At best  you are going to get rewarded any hard costs you incurred.... inspections etc etc..... otherwise, you can't force her to sign the final papers.

How do you provide equal risk and equal reward in this situation.