It could be the location, i.e. coastal SoCal (or conversely at the airport where people are literally trapped for hours), it could be the exclusive presence of unique brands or merchandise (think boutique/trendy/artsy), something special has to draw traffic.

It would be a broker that I will be working for exclusively, we specialize in multi family apartments.Thanks, Peter

I run a pocket listing website and have extensive experience in the off market world.Every situation is different and every agent handles pocket listings differently.In the above comment. you are assuming that the agent is holding the listing as a pocket for the sole reason to double end it.The way my company is designed is to actually work with agents and create and exclusive off market dynamic for any pocket listings.

A two year master lease with exclusive option to purchase might work well, with a spelled-out agreement that for each unit you rehab the purchase price goes down by $X. 

You confirmed that you have a proposed offer and have not executed the offer nor are you exclusively contracted with an agent at this time.  

Under most judges' interpretation of the law, currently, you must have three years of exclusive possession of the property after the tax deed date before you can quiet title. 

Was it an exclusive listing where you need to compensate the listing broker regardless if the property sells during the listing period.3.

Will you qualify for a Sec 121 capital gains exclusion when you sell the coop (how long have you lived there)?

JoeHi Joe, Since you've occupied the home for 2 of the last 5 years you qualify for the 121 exclusion. 

@Travis Dutro Read IRS Section 121 exclusion.