For example, showing a property to perspective buyer is marketing.

There are so many forums and topics, and I know you have a unique perspective and have specific knowledge that many other members don't know about.

Thanks Yonah, you obviously have a more detailed perspective.  

The renting idea was something I hadn't thought about much at all, so I'm glad you put things into perspective there.

I'm a perspective investor. 

From your partners perspective, if the 40% of the profit is more than he wouldve made if you just hired him to do the work then it seems like it would make sense for him.

Your input really put my idea into perspective for an eager college student like me.  

If you look at it from the perspective of having a tenant in there for no deposit, or waiting an extra month, it's a wash.

Brings up a whole new perspective that buyers don’t usually think about.I just feel like so much can happen between now and next year, given today’s volatile market, and especially if I’ve only seen raw land; I might sleep better at night insisting on the money being held in escrow.

If a commercial property is underperforming, in need of repairs, showing negative cashflow, or has poor bookkeeping records, most self-proclaimed value-add investors will immediately walk away with nothing more than a glance.Obviously this isn't every value-add investor, I've just seen a trend, especially with newer investors, saying they want value-add and actually expecting turnkey.From my perspective, a property having obstacles should be expected with a value-add investment.