So if he can match my record he will earn his fees, and if not he can explain why.

Do they have a good track record in this line of work?

You could ask the current tenants to do a video tour and record that. 

@Sri L.I can’t answer all of your questions but I am able to answer some.Because you’re changing use of property, with a lot of down time for remodel and lease up, your ability to attract institutional financing will be dependent on your personal financial strength and tract record.

Also, look at the P&L from the last 12-24 months from the seller, compare bank records, rent rolls and receipts, etc. and see in in the worst month it was still a good investment.

I'm sure it's possible but you'd need a good track record with the lender.

When I asked to get in touch with that team, I was transferred and the line was dropped with a pre-recorded "we have technical difficulties message". 

@Ron Singh - Since MOST of the fees associated with closing costs are the same between lenders (i.e, title, taxes, attorney's fees, recording, etc.), the main thing that differentiates one lender from another is their closing cost fee.  

The owner of record is an estate.

While we do not have 100 units or 1,000 units like some, I went on record stating a blind discount across the board just didn't make good business sense.