Look, Mark was pointing out that it's self-inflicted injury not some mysterious market factor, that's just reality of the math.

Areas like Fountain Square, Bates-Hendricks, and Irvington have seen revitalization, but you’ll want to do your homework on specific blocks.

Do the math:1 - If you keep it as a rental, how long would it take for the CF to equal the profit if you sold it now?

Either they did not do their homework right (appraisal comes in lower than their estimate, insurance/taxes are higher than their estimate, property did not have clear title, and/or the property has deferred maintenance) or they are shopping without having any experience in the industry. 

napkin math.

Although I myself had been using it, I can see such a space nowadays used to run a home business or remote work requiring more home work space.

I hope this provides you with a bit of motivation , Good luckHey all, I see so many posts, " I am researching, " I am doing my homework" , I am trying to build my team" "Deciding on which area" So many are TRYING but never do anything, like a hamster on a wheel, A LOT of movement but staying in the same place.

Different companies have different fee schedules...with checkbook control, it's generally more to establish and less over time...do your homework and decide which is best for you.   

It is simple math that the market with higher rent growth will surpass the lower rent growth market with time (such as a long term hold).

Does the math even warrant you filing a lien?