If I were in your position, this is how I would achieve that: First use the cash from a refi to purchase two properties all cash.

If you can achieve this and still make a solid profit with a 275k Price tag, they should sell FAST.  

I was wondering what type of actions I can do to achieve the desired floor plan legally. - If I am unable to receive an answer from the property owners, what course of action could I take to have the light well infilled if at all possible (going to court?). 

If you are trying to achieve other things with your assets - have your kids join the "family business"; learn to get along with each other; continue your empire; etc - then you are going to need to have a lot of buy-in from your kids.

A property manager/leasing agent to see if and how much a premium you can achieve in rents. 

Most of the properties we manage are in neighborhoods that achieve rents from $2000 to $5000+.I also have a single-family investment property that is approaching 20-years old and will need some love soon.

Hi Nathan, i am a Real Estate Agent actively working with investors to achieve their Real Estate goals.

I just wasnt sure the best way to achieve it all.

I have monitored some listings that would require more than paint and floors to achieve maximum value, but I have not made the time commitment to view them because I am not as familiar with the financing options for these homes. 

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