The property needs about 5k in unanticipated repairs based on the inspection, there is a special assesment of $165 that was not disclosed in the contract, the roof on the building needs to be replaced and the association does not currently have the funds to repair it properly hence the special assessment.Long story short I don't want to walk away from this property because these are all issues that can be addressed so I countered with a lower price based on this new information.  

There are people who specialize in helping to get properties re-zoned. talk to one of these people. 

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I've also worked with brokers who specialize in the multi-family market.  

There are tons of different speciality's and lots of great information. 

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing, vacation rentals or military housing. .

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.