The roof had cracks and soft sheathing. 

The kind of thing that doesn't make or break your project financials - ie perhaps the jurisdiction doesn't have a great chance of 'making' you do it, so you can take it on more from a 'bring upside value' to your rents, etc.... and you get some 'soft' experience working through jacking something, pouring 1x new footer for a corner post, etc.  

Finally, be prepared for the soft costs associated with your plans (Zoning, Attorneys, Architects, PEs, etc. all cost a bunch of dough.)  

Or message me for his contact.I am a standard RE agent in LA now, but I still have a soft spot for DHS.   

I think what I'm really trying to figure out is how to approach said developer in a way that they don't brush me off at first glance.

The Ice White Shakers are great and soft close doors and drawers are included.

@Caleb Jordan Does your company do hard or soft credit checks? 

And as @Charles LeMaire put it, there will always be bumps, but if this is your end goal, then you solve the problem, brush off, and move forward. 

I made a soft pass and forgot about the lead.

I’d also brush up on eviction procedures to prepare in case payment isn’t made.