I think your mentality is a very robust, adaptable style, and it prevents long term failure.

Can someone recommend a good company for making nice polo shirts with our logo on them?

And many don’t distinguish the types of loans we do properly.

I let him sink further into his chair and finally said why don"t you ask my average sales price when I sell?  

@Devin BerrianIf the attic is assessable outside of the existing units, is it big enough for a loft-style efficiency / bachelor apartment?  

Cape styles as shown in pictures beneath will be more expensive up front, but you can actually drop the total per square foot build price after finishing the upstairs. 

Depends on location, style of house, finishes, types of contractors, GC or self-managed, time of year, permitting costs, local codes, utility requirements, your negotiating skill and about a dozen other factors. 

Advertise with your local "Welcome Wagon", cut a deal, first month free or free cable....Buy T-Shirts and sweat shirts. put you logo, company name, number with your slogan.

I know of a recent 10 unit 50s style that traded hands.

No, a full service property manager that I know well and agree with their management style.