They used to play music with crazy bass but it hasn't happened recently.

Building relationships with investors, finding those you can help, and getting soft commitments is best done before you have a deal.

Certain companies can really determine the growth of a city, for example in Chattanooga if a Bass Bros opens up in your town, you can shortly expect some sort of city appreciation of gentrification to come in the next few years. 

We are an experienced PM and soft opening in the Charleston market.

The reports I use are a "soft" hit, IE it doesn't ding their credit. 

Even though you are upset and with all the right to be, using soft tone will get you all you need right now I hope.

Your showing your serious AND respect them, as putting up cost 100%, even allowing a minor $ to cover soft costs like overhead, and the big pop is % of the deal. 

No clue on how you change that short of giving developers more money or breaks on soft costs. 

For example, I intend to limit as many soft surfaces as I can when we reno and set up- think leather couch vs fabric, pergo instead of carpet.

I've had more than one tenant remark that they're glad there's no carpet, it's easier to clean and they can throw down an area rug for color and softness if they want.