In light of that did the developers wind up getting a pretty decent deal out of this after they took a big risk on a property with crazy restrictive zoning and no clear path forward prior to purchase?

Ask your contractor to walk the property with you if they're available during the showing, or at least send them the photos and information that you received from the wholesaler to get their opinion.In Pittsburgh a light or cosmetic renovation is about $20k, medium is $50k, and a full gut is $100k.

There's also free services for tenants to pay their rent online which include some light accounting features.

As an investor, I value an agent coming to me with deals based on their in depth knowledge of the real estate landscape, networking, connections, and additional information they might be privy to. 

Shedding more light on the topic of affordable housing in general... 

Fixing a leaky toilet, replacing a broken light fixture, etc. can create good will.

Of course it needed some extra turnover work--landscaping, above ground pool removal, cleaning, trash removal, paint and other small amounts of wear and tear. 

Fire pit with string lights is very popular.

Added a bathroom and remodeled existing.Opened kitchen to diningNew roof, driveway, windows and mechanicalsRefreshed landscaping, hardwood floors and paintWhat was the outcome?

I have some lights on what to do, but I would love to know opinions from others!