If you have access to it you can convert in into a self directed ira.

You could also do that and then down the road a bit convert it into your next primary.  

Ive seen plenty of people take a 5 unit, and convert it down to a 4 unit to unlock value, since it can then be financed with a conventional loan.

For financing, the plan is to buy all cash using short term private lending, convert the property into a 4-plex and rent it out, and then refinance in order to pay back the short term loan.

HI Steve, We're interested in buildings that are 70,000 sf + in secondary markets, that are mostly value add/distressed buildings to convert to Self Storage. 

It is painful to convert to USD at the moment indeed.  

Capping all plumbing and adding a nice, big linen closet (closet space is somewhat limited given age of home.Other decision is to keep above ground, in basement oil tank or converting to nat gas.  

I suggest you split your list into several different groups by response:A) Now - pursue further to convert and attempt to closeB) Not now - nurtureC) Never or no good.Be friendly and don't try to force anything which doesn't seem to flow naturally.Personally, I find it easier to work with a 'no' or an angry person than a confused person.

Converting the property into your primary residence does not trigger a tax event.  

From my experience converting print marketing to web is very challenging.