When re-scheduling the person at the permit office stated they will never call even if it is written requesting a call.  

I started out with a few 1-4 units with their residential loan officers and now that I’ve grown some, my last 3 deals have been 5-10 units with their commercial loan officer.

Although I won't have time for lunch or dinner on the 10th, I am available for coffee at The Athletic Club of Columbus or at my office on Parsons Avenue.

Reach out to the Marcus & Millichap offices in Columbus/Cleveland and have one of the MMCC commercial mortgage brokers produce a few quotes for you.If you don't have the time to research contact info / programs for 25-50 different lenders and make the calls/emails necessary to obtain optimal financing, hire a broker.

I respect your many years of experience Jay but want to bring some perspective from the other side of the table.In a corporate office which is running 10, 20 or even 50 projects at once (depending on the firm size), what is the benefit for the Architect to drop their other projects to jump on yours quicker?

Everyone always confuses PMC liability insurance on their own office and Errors & Ommission insurance with rental property liability coverage.

I've personally witnessed several intelligent people suffer financial harm because they trusted this info, didn't think they needed buyer representation, and overpaid by 6 figures.   

The local permit office is also known for its efficiency and helpfulness.3.

The other fellow agents in our office are ALWAYS down to help each other and intro to other investors, contractors, property managers etc.

Their boss or officer becomes your rent collector if needed.