I don't think it is a bad idea to find work in real estate somehow as it will allow you to be comfortable with being around it in general, such as a property management company.

Such a bad first impression if the buyer is standing there while the realtor is struggling to open the door.

You have a choice. 1.

Ultimately, shared laundry works just fine in our multi's - sometimes you just have no choice.2.

@Samuel Gebretnsae You have two choices. 1) Walk away and leave your money on the table. 2) Go ahead with the deal and take a leap of faith that the repair was done correctly.

I've come to believe that's not a bad thing.

The real property investment can be repositioned if it proves disappointing in its original form; it can be refinanced or recapitalized if it has too much or too e pensive debt; inflation over time bales out many bad purchases, and finally the investors knowledge, experience and abilities can be leveraged to turn around a cash flow negative property.I’ll provide an exampleThree years ago we purchased a note from a bank secured by two auto repair facilities with a large amount of excess land.  

So, you have your choices of closed ended or open ended structures. 

It is my belief your current situation is not a bad position (it is a goid position that will improve with time).  

This is good for building but bad from a competitive entry standpoint.  7.