The answer to your question depends on many variables, primarily the quality of property you're investing in and the quality of tenants you're able to attract with these properties.  

A licensed electrician will have to run the GFCI / 220V connections to the new area as well.There are also some other sections of the house that are no doubt attracting water intrusion.  

You have more leverage and are more attractive if you go directly to the listing agent.

It's definitely worth investing some time figuring out content that will attract a niche.

However, this explains the lower prices for the intimate cabin setting that we are looking for.My investor wants something close to an services and attractions, hence opportunity for vacation rentals, when not used by the primary owner; but, still have the ability to provide a private intimate/eco-friendly setting for those wanting to get a way from it all.

Having your property professionally designed will in the end make your home more attractive to buyers.

In my experience around my area, the credit unions and small independent banks always have more attractive terms.

So I'd say the seller(s) should consult with an attorney or accountant, but it's possible they may owe much less than 15% or nothing.Also as Account Closed said, seller financing is also often attractive to people who are concerned about taking a big tax hit in one year - instead it's "pay small amounts as you go, over time as you receive the money" and is great for a number of reasons (no or a favorable interest rate for you, no bank BS, build long-term relationships and credibility with future sellers, possibility to discount in future with a payoff offer, etc.).It's worth having in your mental toolbox even if you don't use it on this deal.

This continues to be a very attractive city and strategy IMO.  

My attorney said I can spend the money to get it to code then try to sue the sellers to get my money back.I am not attracted to the suing option so I am trying to contact the sellers but they live out of the country.