The real estate agent works for you so they should be happy to provide market updates and any information you'd like to have about your area. 

Built in early 1900s but have had all updates and well taken care of. 

My pitch is that if it’s worth only 2m today but with the interest over X period of time I’m meeting them in the middle, defraying/postponing their taxes all the while acquiring the property at the right price is a win win for all....

This is going to be one we plan to live in for 3-5 years while doing some cosmetic updates before selling in 3-5 years.

Update on the status, the seller is waiting to get in touch with the co-owner of some of his properties.

Built in early 1900s but have had all updates and well taken care of. 

Who is going to write up the budget and update the books as the project progresses. 3) You THINK that flipping houses will be your EASIEST way to make profit?!!??!

@George Drossinos all credit pulls within the same 14 day period from different lenders should show up as one pull on your credit report. 

Holding costs include paying taxes, insurance, utilities as a minimum for the duration of the Rehab and sales period.  

I think you are referring to "cash for keys," be it through a formal rent control method,  or through ad hoc agreements with the tenants (cash and free rent for "x" period of time, etc..).