this is a nice thought and catchy name (GATOR) LOL.. " The man in the new suit is getting rich on your dreams "  Stevie Winwood  Taffic low spark of the high heel boys.

It might be a hidden leak or even a running toilet causing the spike.

If you dont their lazy assk will use the first railroad spike they see.

That information and expertise also compounds over time.It's easy to be envious of investors in other markets that have seen massive spikes in appreciation, but we only see that in hindsight. 

He should be digging his heels in every day to make his investor profitable.

Your solutions are contradictory and are equivalent to clicking your heels three times to solve your problems.

However, between the work-from-home ability and the recent crime spike in D.C. post covid, many businesses have moved just outside the city to areas like Alexandria and Arlington, which in their own regard already had thriving business environments.This macro trend, along with the massive amount of economic and infrastructure development happening in Alexandria will lead to massive rent growth and home price appreciation over time. 

Using ticky tack items to negotiate is a great way to get a seller to dig their heels in and not budge at all. 

I have a similar perspective, as I am right on your heels with the same decision, so I'm naturally inspired. 

I purchased a fourplex myself (Grocapitus did not give me a discount), and have seen projected rents spike by over $200 per month beyond what was projected).