I'll pretty much exhaust my savings in acquisition and repair. 

Being in person is completely different than an over-the-phone/computer relationship. 

People who want to live in a property will always pay more than an investor because they are emotionally involved in making it their home. 

I represent quite a few lenders, and all of them try to make sure that the borrower has exhausted all conventional avenues first. 

I was way in over my head and exhausted by the end of it.

I think that it is going to take some education and outreach to decision makers as a friend and partner rather than an angry voice to move things in the right direction.I would think that the city, struggling with more things to  pay for than they have money, would sympathize with buildings facing similar situations.  

Get an umbrella liability policy until you've exhausted your conventional financing options.  

My agent is gone and I'm exhausted by arrogant agents who don't have time to interact or who talk down to me.

The lien itself is little more than an annoyance. 

His immediate income needs need to be balanced against the longevity risk i.e living for so long that he exhausts his portfolio's ability to provide him comfort.