Not to mention this organization would have drastically reduced stress for all parties!

When I dealt with RF buyer's agents as a listing broker, I found them to be low energy and not especially committed to getting showings set and followed through. 

Check with the assessor in that area and see if it will reduce your assessment and, thus, your property taxes.In some places, concrete is considered "permanent" and is assessed higher than asphalt which is considered temporary. 

We listed the property with a Relator at a reduced rate. 

We think one needs to be very creative in this market in order to get any deals and reduce the risk going forward.

@Paul Begich Amazing story brother, all the congrats and positive energy to you!!

I also discuss strengthening EMD, reducing or eliminating any seller concessions and writing their offer on an as-is contract. 

Best option would be for a No prepayment penalty or the option to pay it off on a reduced sliding scale. 

You can't reduce the amount of property tax you pay, but there are other tax benefits:1.

And they’re easier to rent and turnover because only 1 tenant to deal with.A 4 unit is considered a commercial building for tax purposes in most cities so the benefit to converting it to a duplex would reduce your property taxes and insurance.