the repair cost i estimated to be $200k... so i did not go for it past 1.4. 

This covers the purchase price of the property, any required down payment, the cost of the renovations, and any other costs like holding and closing fees.

I'd be able to make a couple of hundred a month that way, but I lose a lot of tax benefits.My preference is a lease option, but I'm struggling to price this out.

This would in-turn increase the building value.I have identified total costs and time for this potential change, and was curious what resources or anecdotes you may have to analyze the cost of the zoning change vs the residual outcome and lift in value driven by an increased buyer pool.

There's no point running out the door at 18 if you're going to be dragging yourself back home six months later.

Also, in Panama, there are expats (non-Pamanians) who only live in Panama a few months out of the year so they can try to sell real estate to foreigners. 

In just 24hrs of interacting I have learned and networked more than I have done within 3 months.

They have paid the final month's rent.

It's free and takes just a few months or less.Sales are easy to get into but it's hard to make a living.

Purchase price: $850,000 Cash invested: $140,000 Sale price: $1,476,500 Source: Cold Call12 unit multi familyPurchase: $850kLoan 1$250k 1st position loan (down payment to seller)2 yr balloon,12% interest onlyLoan 2$600k 2nd position seller finance3yr balloon, 0% interest, 30 yr am, 8 month deferred paymentsThree 4 unit buildings.