You might want to consider what specific sweat equity you are offering, and where you are located.

If you have any more specific questions or want some local help, feel free to reach out. - Chris 

It is a 4-plex in the Adams Point area of Oakland. 3 minute walk to Whole Foods.

Hey Shane, I'd recommend some sort of short term financing with using your personal assets as the collateral or something besides that specific property as collateral.

Sure, no one has to accept any specific offer...calling for highest and best doesn't mean they have to choose highest and best, just that they're saying they want to make sure everyone has put their best foot forward.

In most jurisdictions when you rent a SFH everything on the lot is included unless specifically excluded in the lease.  

Maybe not as much as WA, but...Hey Jack,Would be interested to know more specifics of involvement that you would like to have, but I’ve got clients doing good work in Ohio, Alabama, and the Carolinas right now.

If rent control did work and was a good idea, shouldn’t we start with food control?

and is this your thought on my situation specifically, being a total beginner?

What you can do is filter for that specific amenity and see how well booked the calendars of those listings are.