He charged me $12 for two clamps and a 2’ piece of copper wire.Then the inspector decided that my porch floor was rotted.

I put an offer on a property, inspector found 10 red items, one being a slant in the kitchen floor and cracked tile.

He was on the second floor, was now using a walker, and was toting it up and down the stairs.

Some exceptions are seniors who do not need more space or college town with students.Rest of population tends to outgrow the space quickly. 

Value adds are increase rents, convert owner utilized sheds to tenant rentable space, decrease property taxes, shift some utilities to tenants, late fees, application fees.I agree with your statement about paying themselves more if they wanted too.

The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent." this was a very very real scenario that caught many a developer in a pickle or syndicator or what have you.Ken Harter in Oregon was the largest player in the senior housing space he needed to refi in 09 about 1b or more in loans that had the 5 year calls... 

All meters already present, space for furnace already made.This work would include running black pipe, adding ductwork and returns, installing furnaces and AC unit and any other required plumbing. 

It's a condo built in the 70s that needs some framing, drywall work, flooring, cabinets hung, bathroom surround tiled, electrical outlets replaced (because it's dumb when they're all different colors), & doors hung.

Can you think of any other way I could rent out the space if it’s not a party or event?

Bad roofs, sketchy floor joists, it doesn't matter if the price is right.