Jody -Like Rick said; you have to address the problem and offer a solution that works fro them.  

Here is how I came up with the solution:30,000 sq. ft: 2.0M-1.75M = 225,000... 250,000 * .7 = 175,000 ... 1.75M + 175,000 = $1,925,000 (fair value of 30,000 sq.ft building at 8.7%)40,000 sq. ft:2.5M-2.25M = 250,000... 250,000 *.7 =  175,000 ... 2.25M + 175,000 = 2,425,000 (fair value of 40,000 sq.ft building at 8.7%)Now to find fair value of building w/8.7% Cap rate at 33,000 sq.ft:2.425M-1.925M = 500,000 ... 500,000 * .3 = 150,000 ... 150,000 + 1.925M = 2.075MSo this makes me wonder, do real estate investors use this when trying to determine fair value for multi-unit deals?

That could be a much better experience than a "phone drone".We just want the seller, at every step of the way, to feel like they have found the solution to their problem (us), so they will stop searching for other investors (yes, they do that) and engage with us.Think about creating a great experience for the seller.  

Decided to get my license to help find deals and monitor the market.

My hopes are to find a solution where I gain financial freedom and my sister can stay in her home.I understand I have not given great detail, but I can provide more information if someone has a question.

But it's far too valuable a vehicle to abandon just because a few missed it individuals have misused this critical real estate consulting tool.In a shifting market, you will often need all the legal, sound, historically proven financing solutions at your disposal to get some tough transactions closed.As a real estate sales consultant, you are buyers and sellers expect you to educate them about all the financial options they might have to create the best win-win transaction possible.So, when the market shifts it's time to bring out the creative financial ideas and expand everyone's opportunities.....

In the learn section there are some very good internal controls to allow you to monitor your expenses.

(Which reminds me, I need to make sure they're in good working order before I hand over the check...)Your solution is the fairest one for both parties, and keeping it separate from the rent/security deposit transactions is a good idea just in case anything happens.Thanks again.

We train investors to be SOLUTION PROVIDERS for sellers with a bad house or in a bad situation.  

Marc, one of my project managers likes to think he is an outdoorsman, so he set some traps (actually to catch crackhead thieves) but ended up with a different catch.Hilarious 2 minutes: http://youtu.be/hl1wp5vvORUOh, and to answer your question, my humane solution to you would be do the OPPOSITE of what you see in the video.