You have to tread lightly and make sure you are not breaking the law.

Joshus Light are you talking about form#20-12?

I know as you mentioned classic cars are a big thing in our part of the country -- could  you start some sort of Guys/Car hangout - use the front office as a clubhouse - lots of old auto memorabilia there and in the warehouse (plus you'd have the fun of shopping for it), maybe install an automotive lift or two, great lighting - fire suppression system (would definitely make your insurance cheaper)? 

If the lights still don't come on and they won't budge, they're not motivated to sell.

There are other, I'll just say light-sets available that might mesh with the flow of the unit.

After years of selling my hard fought listing to private investors all over the world I saw the light and became a investor myself.  

i'm giving some fresh thought in light of your input.

These claims are not very common in the Midwest.Hopefully this sheds some light on the cost to cover yourself from these tyepes of claims.

Located in a great neighborhood, formal DR, family room, built-in shelving, laundry closet & lrg eat-in kitchen w/ plenty of cabinet space.The home was once a rental, then individual family purchased it, they were foreclosed on, and the home sat empty for over 1 year.I have made some modifications to the home since I purchased with the help of family:  installed 2 new ceiling fans in the bedrooms, replaced 2 interior door knobs, replaced all outlets with 3 prong grounded, rewired the living room and hung double ceiling fans as there was not lighting other than lamp plugged into outlet, painted the dining room and kitchen, installed a dish washer, some small landscaping projects around the home, had ancient HVAC system serviced,  but much more needs to be done.  

If it was me I'd call him up, ask when I can come over, bring some cash with you, tell him what you want to do in the best possible light (I have investors, not im going to find investors).