The numbers look great on paper but then reality hits and like you said, you get spit out with a non-liquid asset to shoulder because nobody else wants it.

Tenants say they don't mind but in all reality I would expect them to get a little irritable in some way with their unit under construction.Not sure which route to take here.

In reality, however, everyone has all 8 mindsets at one time or another. 

The reality of work for agents is they spend time showing homes but it does not always result in a rental or purchase agreement.

The reality is everyone has to start somewhere, so find an agent who's willing to be patient, to answer questions, and be a resource. 

In reality they are updating and adding value, I am not the OP but at least that is what I am assuming from the post.

Things can be delayed but quality triple net deals are in short supply so he might lose out on what he finds if he has to wait to close on the sale of three separate properties.In reality, you are offering him a great opportunity if he truly wants to sell the properties and do a 1031 exchange for them all. 

Ramesh In reality, we don't get enough snow to have this really be an issue.

The reality is - contractors will often bid low - to get the job.  

After something sits on the market for 90 days with no offers, people tend to get a reality check.