That is a piece of advice I will definitely tuck away and turn to throughout the process.

If it is truly shaking out anywhere near that you could sell to capture the equity, rent for your last little bit there and tuck the money away in savings while you study up.  

So reality,, would you move for $500 bucks,, nope... if you need it that bad plan to offer at least 1500 to 2000 for them to relocate.. they are in drivers seat with lease term 12 months away.. it never hurts to talk to them but until you either have the building or not.. if I were the seller I wouldn't kick them out,, there are enough other buyers out there that would love a turn key operation from day one.. with a tenant all tucked in for the next 12 months. 

Yes tuck pointing is what's referred to.. they start at the top,, and go row by row,, grind out enough mortar to properly re tuck in new mortar,, so not cheep.. a mason does this type of work,, and if you don't get one now set it up for spring.. it's not a winter job. 

Some of these are in the tucked away areas.

Sean Gummer You need to factor in utilities, repairs %, capex %, property management %.If you leave those out thinking you have cash already tucked away you're not thinking it through.It doesn't take much to burn through a few heating or A/C units...

You, on the other hand, can sell the property, get cash, and tuck away the present value of the balloon payment in a nice safe investment and do what you want with the rest.You may want to consult a tax advisor on the specifics of the note.

Also is the tank tucked away out of sight or easy to see.My basement is for storage and it was tucked way back in a corner that was very unlikely to ever be used for anything.  

At an open house we have an industry expectation of slacks and a tucked in polo.

And while your working on setting up the next project, the previous ones are hopefully generating more cash for you to either invest or to tuck away for future maintenance.