Luckily, I have everything documented.I had my lawyer review the contract, and he told me that in his entire career, he’s never seen a contract so one-sided in favor of the company.

For a long term hold, time and my value add will create my spread. 

With novations, I can offer closer to market value by selling to retail buyers, making it easier to get deals accepted.2.

I’ve tried to maximize locations that will appreciate in value as well as cash flow.

Quote from @Melissa Vass Scott: Hey everyone, would value your opinions as we are working towards building a real estate portfolio in the US. 

You can't meet with buyers or sellers to review contracts, answer questions, or even shake hands.Any intelligent buyer/seller will look for an agent with experience.

Shares of single-family landlords Invitation Homes INVH -1.26%decrease; red down pointing triangle and American Homes 4 Rent AMH -1.65% decrease; are trading at 35% and 20% discounts to their net asset values, respectively, according to real-estate analytics firm Green Street. 

In your case going to a fifth unit as noted above could actually reduce the value, so I'd be cautious of that since that materially degrades their collateral.

NYC property values are increasing at or above the national average (4%).

In a nice suburban neighborhood a large bathroom with a standalone tub can add a lot of value, but the addition of a second bathroom is also important.Do you have an option of making a slightly smaller master bathroom and having a half bath or smaller bathroom with shower stall in the other bedroom?