Perhaps you can find a deal post election but there are going to be other underlying reasons why the particular market is now depressed, not solely election outcome based. 

I’m sure this is an emotional decision and without knowing your particular financial situation or your mom’s I’m cautious to give too much opinion.

Anyway, I just felt like elaborating and to emphasize that you have to evaluate someone’s situation thoroughly, and of the financial products and services available I would not label anything in particular outright bad, it just may not be appropriate or as useful depending on the context of the situation. 

Whether it be in the Northeast, South, wherever...I'm looking particularly for the difference in market rent for a drive thru vs non drive thru location.

Are there specific ways to build trust or present the proposal that you’ve found particularly effective?

Here are the five reasons serious (particularly luxury & commercial) investors should hire an investor focused and friendly real estate broker: - Market Insight: Seasoned investors will show you why the little things make a big difference.

.- No one particular industry takes over more than 18% of the job pool leaving plenty of diversification for a safer market to invest in.

Mold is a common complaint from tenants, particularly those trying to exploit you.Mold is everywhere, even in the air we breathe outside every day.

However, I've been particularly drawn to the buy-and-hold approach.

Any particular strategies or tools that have helped you make better decisions?"