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Advice on an old elevator
I'm in escrow to purchase my first office building. It has great cash flow and in amazing shape except one thing. The elevator is 39 years old. Typically they last 20-25 years. The seller is not willing to modernize it. It would be entirely up to me and I don't have the funds (80K-ish) to do it for at least 5 years or more. The cash flow on the property is good, but having a major upgrade like that would be tough. The elevator has been well maintained and is currently working. Would you buy a 39 year old elevator or would you pass? I would lose my 1031, but not that much of a big deal. Thoughts?
Thanks