You're likely going to have to make some sort of compromise or sacrifice to get outsized returns.

I am wondering what the norm is to help us reach a compromise (If I can get a reasonable time frame in the appraisal/financing window.

I am new to this landlord thing I am on my fourth property and its all sink or swim now.My second property which is a newly acquired vacant, is a duplex small 2bdrm apartments 500sqft each yes really smallI want to make up for the crampness and make it cozy I was thinking because I can tile pretty well to tile the whole floor a lot of work up front but less effort on the back end.tile replacement is rather easy as long as i keep a few extra boxes in the attic.or crawl space. as a compromise I can carpet the bedrooms and just tile everywhere elsethe bathroom and kitchen already are tiled. cost wise I dont think I am too much beyond good laminate or vinyl flooring or my cheapest hardwood. tile is only my choice because I think I will get a really nice look. which may attract a better quality tenant.

The second problem is that the agent who has a legal contract isn't likely to step aside, and stop marketing this property, unless you are holding compromising photographs of that listing agent. 

They are also very flexible and can be easily added on to, or interiors can be modified without compromising the integrity of the structure.

I much rather keep the home vacant for 3 months than to compromise.

Patience and not compromising your standards is key.2 of the 3 tenants that have already been approved and we collected deposits for will be moving in this weekend, with the 3rd of those tenants moving in on March 15th.

LL who get into problems are either compromising screening or not managing money.

Depending on what she says, you can bring up solutions or compromises to the table to get her on board.

I do see some listings having fold-up suitcase racks instead as a compromise.