One thing they have said is that they are glad I called before buying the property because a lot of new owners get sticker shock when their property taxes go up after a purchase.

You may encounter difficulties with this.Credit Check - Do you have a good credit score? 

I’m simply looking for an overview of what challenges I might expect to encounter in a large restoration/redev commercial project, and what considerations I should include in both my analysis and any marketing materials should I actually get to the fundraising stage.

The penalties for even non-negligent non-compliance for the esoteric filing obligations you'll encounter as an expat are steep.

Im encountering more contractors with finance options, so you may not spend all your cash reserves.

@Rachel Pratt I can't speak to that example as I haven't encountered a HML that will use a down payment as a security deposit/down payment.

Something we often encounter in newly acquired houses is switches and outlets that don't work or missing/broken switch and receptacle cover plates.

Just look at the fundamentals and make a decision based on that, don't make a decision based on sticker shock. 

When you say you wish you took your time, what are some problems with your numbers that you encountered by rushing and how could you have been more diligent?

Hi all, I keep encountering people who bought a property thinking that it was a duplex or a triplex.