What could be the cost associated to hang it with any broker?

They are hanging around for a reason !

If real estate is really something you want to do, just hang in there.

They own say 10 retail centers but do not want to have full recourse of tens of millions in debt hanging over their head.

It could be added into the option consideration or they hang onto to it until the purchase.Depending on the state where the property is located, you can looking into land contract sales.

I have my reservations about the ductless systems due to air quality, cleaning and maintenance involved with tenants having pets, and the eye sore of having 6 of them hanging off the side of the building. 

The time frames are low hanging fruit for inexperienced audit agents.

@Kai Ponte  I would stick to one market for now and once you get the hang of everything move to other markets.  

Granite counters all new bathrooms and so on.Outside, specifically the back yard... is becoming a little bit of a hang up.

Also, there are often bulletin boards in schools where you can hang flyers (although sometimes those need approval before posting).