Quote from @Keaton Sheffert: Hello BiggerPockets Users,I am looking for advice on how to best convince my local zoning commission to accept our proposal for a rezoning from residential to commercial (for apartments).Background: My business partner and I are hoping to begin our first development in 2025 in our small town in Southern MI.

I lost one once that projected great return because i requested an estoppel before accepting the offer.  

They will accept about 1 out of every 15 to 20 offers.I have also gotten private lenders to lend on the property, but they usually want 8% to 10% on their money.

We offered $75k under asking and they accepted. 

They will only accept if roof is torn off and redone.

You never know what a seller is going to accept until you ask!

So, that's why I think you're "goofy", because you're more or less incapable of updating your opinion or accepting new information and I'm the opposite.

I would have to call someone that is extremely motivated to sell and willing to accept any offer despite what they had listed to accept the offer on the 1st call. 

If you run into an agent who refuses to accept contracts, they are in violation.

Some of the specifics are credit score, DTI, signed lease agreement, and whether or not the lender accepts rent (house-hack) as income.