With that being said, you need to dig deep into the sales, see if you can obtain the economic data, cap rates, net operating income per square foot, etc. this will help tell the story with the property.

Given the issue took 4 weeks to reach a temporary solution, maybe you could have looked into renting a portable or temporary unit immediately after the first expert told you this problem would be difficult to fix. 4 weeks with now circulating air in 100 degree weather is brutal - I know, I grew up in central Florida, where we don't have the luxury of the ocean breeze. 

There is more going on than meets the eye with ALL the recent economic, social and political events. 

Now that it's empty, I'm faced with a dilemma because of my fears that the market will crash later this year/early next year as a result of a virus resurgence causing high unemployment and associated economic woes, plus the cyclical downturn that was predicted even pre-covid.

Towns like these are supported by their University or better stated they are the economic engine for the town.

You absolutely need a professional for showings who is a sales expert to close the deal with a great candidate.

@Katie Turner I'm no expert but the one question I'd ask, is there an opportunity to raise the house?

It's so great to have experts like you here in BP.

Many states have instituted rent controls and more will likely join that movement now given the current economic environment.

One must look at the economic substance of the transaction over the legal form.