Same goes true for people who value image and the idea of things more than functionality ("I think gold-plated stoves are something any decent person should want"). 

Maybe you can convince everyone involved to convert to a community owned system, with a shared maintenance agreement, reserve funds,Just need to find the smoothest path forward to needed upgrades like an above ground cistern, pumps, backup generator, better filters, or whatever to make the system function 100% of the time$1500 is minimal, spend it if that's the way forward.

After walking the property with my contractor, it's obviously not newer, and it's definitely not functioning properly.  

When you are licensed and perform this function it has to be very clearly disclosed and all parties need to agree. 

If you want the highest returns, flow and equity combined here are the top 3 since 2009 SF, SJ and LA.

Construction lending is the riskiest lending with mortgages.Interest earned is a function of risk assumed, the broker takes a risk with the borrower, you take a risk on the borrower and the broker! 

The issue with coin operated machines is you are way over paying for the functionality of the coin setup.

I appreciate that people out in the rest of the country may value the clean functionality of this kitchen but from my experience in the NYC/NJ market this kitchen is a few decades over the edge.  

By combining your interest in real estate with a strong foundation in the financial industry, you're positioning yourself for a promising future.

We used quite claim deeds and promissory notes - (none of the properties have liens) combined with a down payment, and monthly payments.