I wear two hats in this conversation: as a licensed agent, I have a fiduciary duty to my clients to ensure their best interests are always prioritized.

My questions and points can help guide that conversation.1.

That being said, this could mostly be cleared up if you're able to conversate with the person. 

The zoning and Philadelphia Historical Commission approvals have been obtained, and building permit has been approved for the building renovation/conversion now working on building permit for the rear addition.

If you use Podio as it's designed to be used, it will streamline every thing you do--from managing leads, managing projects, reducing your internal email count, to making your internal communications more efficient because conversations (which otherwise might happen in email) happen "in context" -- of the client record in your CRM, the project, or whatever it is that you are discussing.  

@Akil MitchellFrom my experience, when buying a property, it's crucial to assess local building codes, potential de-conversion costs, and permit requirements.

Repairs made after conversion may be deductible, while capital improvements can be depreciated over 27.5 years or bonus depreciate depreciated.

The other is calling past landlords for references which I don’t think AI is ready for because I have had so many fake past landlords that I am able to sniff out in a conversation. 

Have a few conversations about your situation in general and start there! 

I do have the text message conversation where the landlord agreed to the reduction in exchange of the two bedrooms.