Banks are the worst because even when they know or have the opportunity to know, they always claim to know nothing, and no one can challenge the bank because of plausible deniability.

@Bill, not claiming to be a real estate expert and hence my post in the getting started section of the forums.

First, understand that you are the customer.

He could probably deposit some cash aside from owning the land itself, but i highly doubt if he would like the idea, he would rather roll it in a business than letting it stay in the bank.The end customer is still going to be him, he won't be selling it to somebody, so I am not sure if that mkpakes it much easier or much more difficult getting the loan.If your advice is skin in game, maybe free and clear lot plus approved permits will be the best route, then shop for loans.

What makes someone wishing to pay lower rent have a better claim on your property than someone willing and able to pay higher rent?

2.Once you have your highest number you can evaluate how true the claims of 5 other offers are and if you want to offer less than your highest number. 

However, IMO the worst part was the customer service - quite difficult to work with.  

Aside from just doing a quit claim deed from my personal assets to my LLC, I have been looking into various strategies to make this transfer happen.

He claimed that the pitched portion of the roof has 8 roofs on there as well.  

No commission splits and no ongoing fees, just a $680 fee on each deal, with a good customer service survey.