You are doing it the right way by entering the picture early.

Build up to your demolition days and custom glass shower enclosures :)You are correct on the money side of things.  

These customers will usually get first look and if it is a good deal they will offer.  

Copy/paste with names changed to protect the innocent:XXXXXXXX BankATTN Wendy (Customer Service supervisor)VIA FACSIMILEWendy,Thank you for taking the time to speak with me regarding my request for information on the loan secured to property owned by my company.

Broward county has an app you can take pictures of the violations and send them to code enforcement. 

Dude those after pictures are amazing, you did a fantastic job.

Numbers can be made to tell almost any picture you want them to.  

I'm working with multiple analysis tools as well as my own custom one to try and analyze properties to purchase.

Estimating demand is tricky.. demand is HEAVILY influenced by the type of house, and type of furnishings (and thus, pictures)... so...

I think it's great to hear both sides of the coin and like anything I think you need to look at the whole picture and your scenario and make your decision based in all of your facts.