If you are at 6%+ I would say make the extra payment as you have to factor in net (not gross) returns from what you would do with that money.

A qualified professional appraiser will generate a comprehensive analysis considering factors such as sales comparisons, highest and best use, market conditions, and income generated following Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice guidelines.

Hey Thomas, seasonality may be a factor but you may just need to switch it up with new marketing material as the old may have been seen before.

When you bake in buying out the partner, factor that since they are not selling the property, that they are not paying approx 6% to 10% of the sales price which should be in your advantage regarding your offer.Best of luck

Which is fine, it's just a matter of figuring out what that risk factor is. 

You are absolutely right, making local connections is a key factor as well as managing the finances.

hello @Lucia RushtonWhat are the factors driving jobs growth in Forney?

Thats just one factor.

Also weather is a factor as previously areas were subject to a 100 year storm that is now a 20 year storm, which causes insurance to skyrocket.

Reminds me of the scene from the big short with the stripper who has five properties and swimming in debt.The other factor is how much do you have in reserves, do they cash flow and could you afford a job loss?