He simply wants to be 100% done.Given the above mentioned scenario, I am wondering what the best possible situation would be to make this happen, while possibly still maintaining the option to pull out equity for capital improvement projects with a bank. 

I have a standalone former drive thru bank that is now a vet clinic. 

Tips: pull your own FICO score and call the local community banks and credit unions near you and ask what rates and terms they offer with a FICO like yours.  

In my experience, your best bet are local, community banks.

I think its best to try and find a local bank or credit union to finance this. 

The closing cost and associated fees often add up in these transactions.In the examples that I saw … Essentially there may be a mix of private/creative/bank money to get the asset initially.

Here is an excellent article on housing market expectations on appreciation from one of the world's top investment banking firms Goldman Sachs: What are some of the big differences you’re seeing among US regions?"

After well over 1000 houses it’s proved it’s worth.BUT if you think sugar coating will work sprinkle sugar all over the conversation. certainly nicey nice communication and unabashed laughter will get you elected but it won’t buy many houses. our product is money and we best not forget that. there’s a power exchange happening in every conversation and the one who blinks first fails unless winning isn’t important.  

When you go into due diligence, request bank statements to verify actual income collected and expenses.

I would say this pitch would be far more attractive value proposition because most PM’s fail in these respects while most can login to a owner/tenant portal in 2024 and feel like they are getting instant access to communication even if that may not actually be the case.