We can talk about the benefits of code compliance forever but, I gave extra latitude to an owner making his choices.

I've read that buying a 2dr is always the better choice for a condo, but am concerned about the older condo losing value faster than the nicer 1 bdr, since it's newer? 

If have a top 3, call em back, be honest and say there a top 3 and what can you do next to help find out if they are your choice out of the 3.

Let me provide some context to help you understand my situation.My GoalMy ultimate goal has always been to generate passive income through rental properties. 

Those policies penalize all future prospective tenants in those markets, and while landlords complain, ultimately accrete value to the landlord at the overall expense of the city's potential.

That was a choice that only you can make.

Check with CPA but furniture has its own depreciation schedule (7 years I believe).Ultimately I would check with your CPA to see if it is even worthwhile, and your lender to see if it is even possible.  

Your prospects have many choices before you add yours.

I don't know enough about you to advise you on a career choice

I would seriously offer them choice of cash offer on it or MLwO, and I'd prefer the later so I'd frame it that way.