How can I appeal to the seller that people aren't going to pay that much for this duplex?

The economics of the Boulder RE market made it appealing to me for so many reasons. 

Should I worry about the appeal of the house when it’s being occupied?

The town's Zoning Board of Appeals (or some similar board) can hear and decide on an application for a variance.

For instance, I have a spot that had a very weird floorplan when I first bought it (which drove buyers away), but I could see that with some relatively minor work, the floorplan could easily be changed to be much more appealing, and much more functional...the property was turned from a 2 br 1 ba into a 3 br 3 ba, which transformed it from a cashflow negative property to a significant cashflower.With prices so high and deals so hard to find, value add strategies are often the way to go!

This deal was appealing because I already have STRs in the neighborhood so I know it rents well & new construction in this area is rare.

We're finding that older units have to be clean and appealing in order to get similar rents.

Before executing any strategy, make sure to review the pros and determine for yourself whether or not BRRRR is appealing for you:Potential for returns: One of the main benefits is the possibility of a high return on investment.

In the past, non-Black non-Latinos have been more than happy to take advantage of social welfare programs too, if they are appealing (see: PPP forgiveness).

It could make my offer more appealing to waive the inspection.