I have only lived in this area for 10 years, and spend most of my time across the border in Juarez where I manage a production factory, so I am sure there are folks with much better knowleadge than I, but so far from my research, the Northeast, lower valley, and central/downtown portion of the city seem to have the most multi-family opportunities. 

However, if he is giving you a discounted fee for his labor and is willing to gamble on a percentage of the "profit" instead then that would be okay - but you may have to dig in your pocket to pay that percentage at the back end. 

Not having more info I would gamble that your price needs adjusting .  

Most agents are only licensed in one state, maybe two if they live in a border town. 

This is generally the area which is bordered to the north by 295, the east by Ramsey St, to the west by 210, and BUS 401 to the south. 210 and Ramsey sort of form a “V” shape to the south and Country Club Dr. cuts through the middle (W to E).I have recently found several homes in this area which meet my criteria but they move quickly and I have not been able to get one of them as of yet.

But my border collie still leaves it to growl at the mailman!

Not interested in gambling and holding onto this for a few years.

Unless they were all replaced very very recently, that means they'll require that you underground power lines, tear up and re-pour sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, potential overlay the street, and anything else bordering your property.I've never heard of a "condo conversion planner" but I suppose a good one has experience doing these things and can give you definitive answers.Disclosure: I've never done a condo *conversion*, but have gone through the subdivision and mapping process several times in the City - I don't have direct experience doing what you're describing, so caveat emptor. 

Appraently they are considered low risk for lenders and I would think in my situation they would feel pretty darn comfortable that I'm going to be a good gamble.

@Nina Wolf, Your issues are all going to come from the North side of the border.