I initially created an account to read the conversations and learn from the 'veterans' on BP.

As long as we can create a good estimate of expenses we can make an offer that still makes sense. 

Then I have an appraisal conducted with a floor plan that dictates a full build-out of the same space to create offices with kitchenettes, bathrooms, storage closets, etc. then should the 2nd appraisal still reflect a 9.0% cap rate or can the cap rate be lowered by the build-out?

How long does it take before that helps you pay down some of your debt or create a financial cushion?  

Reword it to engage with the other party’s needs, wants, and goals.This goes back to being a farmer rather than being a hunter.10.Create a Drills for Skills mastermind to practice and cementI already run a monthly Apartment Investing meetup in Richmond, VA.

@Mark Smith I am not familiar with this term, but you may want to ask your attorney, or whoever created the closing cost detail sheet, what it is. 

I have worked at the Newport News shipyard for over 11 years working on amazing naval ships and as enjoyable and interesting as a job that this is, I haven't been able to create financial freedom that I desire from just working here.

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Should I create a corporation?

I am considering inventing my/our own new real estate agency brand using a technology broker, possibly establishing a team, where we create our own brand while getting large commission splits and getting the technology support we agents desperately need.