Otherwise, once the two lots are bought and start development, yours become a nonconforming lot, and being a single lot will have a more limited potential or appreciation in the future.You need to understand that though you may love you house, the house has no value to a developer, and actually is a cost, as it has to be demolished and removed.

They attract those with limited resources.

It also appears we have an issue with any loan to value with limited funds, another situation that a private lender/friend could overlook but not a hard money lender.Until we get some feedback from the listing agent on what the seller might be willing to do, it's kind of dead in the water, unless private funds can b located or a straw buyer comes forward and then re-sells the property.

Not setting the net wide enough by limiting to MLS and being on the higher end of rent rates.

The lender I do have limits loans they can't sell to Fannie/Freddie to 2 loans.

Many sellers have little equity and can't afford the costs to sell, notably but not limited to listing commission, closing costs, seller's concessions, price reductions, etc.

They have to be OO's -- Limited Money Down (3-3.5%) -- Great for first time home buyers.My first house was with an FHA Lender.

I have hit critical mass - I am simply buried with all of the offers I am making and all of the renovations I'm juggling.

I would limit the exterior work to pressure washing the exterior and painting the front door in a warm earth tone color.Maybe you could dress up the front porch area with a few potted plants, and 2 cherry stained wooden chairs with throw pillows or something.

There was a large subdivision outside the city limits, that means everyone there was being insured by other companies under a higher risk (fire protection class code).