I love architecture and am passionate about keeping the style of a house --- it drives me batty when I see changes to beautiful old houses that are totally out of character.

To me, this often means you know other accredited people and it could make more sense to raise money from these people that may know your character.

They have extended me the ability to build several homes at a time since building this relationship with them.5 Big Things banks will look for I learned are according to the 5 C's:5 - C’s of Bank Underwriting C - Character C - CapacityC - Capital C - Conditions C - CollateralI got these from listening to a great podcast some time ago and they are a very goooood guideline!  

My other suggestion is: don't Offer any more than that floor value, because otherwise you'd be in danger of letting emotional attachment interfere with sound business sense.The problem as I see it is that giving it a total rehab that aims to keep its character may well cost MORE than a new best-use build.

The one thing that any historic buyer is looking for is 'character'.

Speaks volumes to character and integrity to others that are "real" in this business.  

@Marvin Meng Add a line to your screening criteria for "Positive Disclosed and Discovered Character References".

This person is a kind character as well.

Buyers want a house with character, which is why they're looking in the neighborhood you've already meticulously selected.

(City council members are drawn to the siren argument from established residents that the character of their neighborhoods are being ruined by transients.)