Am I **** out of luck here or can I get a lawyer involved? 

One of the greatest advantages of the U.S. real estate market is the relative ease of finding off-market properties, either through local or nationwide wholesaling companies, or by setting up a fairly simple marketing system to generate off-market leads.As a marketer and investor from Israel, I’ve been involved in these markets since 2019, so I have a pretty good sense of what you're referring to.

Ultimately, it depends on what’s going on in your local market and how involved you want to be in managing it.A firend of mine who was managing a similar property in Scottsdale ran into some issues during a vacancy period.

They found that involving a mediator helped open lines of communication and resolve the issue amicably.Remember, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow in your real estate journey.

Another option is assuming the existing mortgage, which would involve contacting the current lenders to explore formalizing the arrangement and having the properties deeded in your name while taking over the loans.

This perspective goes beyond merely buying and selling properties; it involves a strategic approach to wealth building and risk management.

Regardsless whether or not there was seller financing involved.

I think if there is a lender involved, when it gets to underwriting, they will deny the loan.

For due diligence, since you're new to industrial real estate, it’s best to engage a third-party firm that specializes in property assessments or partner with an experienced investor.To structure your involvement, if your spouse is a licensed agent, she could act as the buyer’s agent to earn a commission.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.