Repairs we did were minimal except for the failed septic which costed a few thousand dollars.

He is also a contractor who says we need minimal (2.5K) repairs to make them "livable" - that term scares me. 

@Meir GreenblattI used to think the same way you did as it sounds like a great idea in theory (limit capex for a minimal fee).

You'll want to act quickly though, so as not to delay things too much. 

Just don't let things like creating a website and logo and business cards, etc... become an excuse for delaying other actions that are likely more important early on.J.T.

Prospective buyers may be deterred because of the delay caused by the park’s right of first of refusal could range up to 10 days.

I would much prefer an empty apartment to one filled with a questionable tenant.As @Jonathan Taylor Smith said, you need to have your qualifications in writing so as to minimize the perception of discrimination. 

Heads up liberal jurisdictions, this is coming your wayhttps://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/late-objection-delays-vote-on-mandatory-air-conditioning/

Proximity to Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld help a lot with minimizing vacancy.

I was also originally thinking for wholesale, even if my fee is minimal... just so I have the experience under my belt.