Typically, the layout, flow, room size, and quality of the construction of the 20's house will be far superior.

If they can't tell you then maybe for this area you need to include a line at the end of your letter stating that if the recipient would like to stop receiving your letters to please call, email or write to you (whichever contact methods you provide).

Basically, does the method of rent payment need to be in writing and signed?

You can also call the school's financial aid office, but they can be hit or miss on quality of response.

Besides market listings like Loopnet, Costar, etc and foreclosures, what's best method to find commercial properties for sale?

So at least they're listening.Although they still have some terms that need to be tweaked to really make this a quality offering.1) Their escrows should be taxes and insurance only.

The absolute best method is through networking.

The SAFE Act basically states that any financing method or system devised that may provide any rent credit toward the purchase of a residence or that facilitates the sale of any covered property will be covered under the law.

I probably could have taken some of the other paths you suggested, but I considered my current contacts and their investing goals, what the hard money lenders I've talked to look for in a property, and the value of my time securing an alternative method, and decided to pass.

Perhaps your method of metrics makes sense to you but frankly it seems to defy conventional wisdom.