The plan of future properties has been mentioned but I am not clear what that plan really is.For this deal, it is starting to seem like a matter of lender preference opposed to some strategic insight as whether to cross the properties or make two loans.

Strategically serving the resident agent.2.

To be more specific, I wouldn't mind multifamily units, apartments, but would like to eventually get to planning with city zoning and strategic investments that involve developing areas of growth.  

I am assuming that those that don't list their occupancy probably have high vacancy rates that they would rather not show on their public listings, strategically.

Wendell De Guzman is as professional, energetic and strategic in his approach in person as he is here in the forums and in his BP podcast (check it out!).

Ok, so let's address some possibilities one by one to see what is likely.If you found out that there are material defects in the property (which you have) then it is entirely appropriate to ask for some form of "fix" if strategically it makes sense to do so.It is possible that the agent is reluctant to include your request for a price reduction commensurate with the level of damage to the property for a variety of reasons.  

You will be successful if you take strategic calculated action this year.

After 7 years you should have enough of strategical knowledge but do you have specific market knowledge?

I had the same roommate for all of the 9 years that I was in the SF house, so I'm strategically only doing short-term rentals of my spare bedroom.  

I am actively buying-fixing-managing AirBnB units and in the early stages of creating a private offering for a short term rental fund I am seeking an alliance or partnership with someone who has capacity and experience in raising funds through accredited investors who can manage the fund raising and investor relations side of the business, while I focus on strategic acquisitions, stabilization, and management/operations.