(You said you could purchase them $20-$15,000 below market value. 

Look at their marketing strategy.

Learn your market inside and out—know property values, motivated seller strategies, and how to analyze deals properly.

If you like where you live, I would explore investing in a cheaper out-of-state market. 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

I hear there's a recent case in Federal Court where an investor was found NOT GUILTY of violating anti spam laws because his text was asking to BUY a property, which isn't sales (which is what marketing is). 

.- Both Sterling and Bank of Marin offer financing to TIC developers for acquisition and renovation of buildings that will then be converted and sold as tenancy in common.

The price we thought was very reasonable in this current market based off the other properties we have seen prior to that with similar layouts. 

This market is huge.My only advise would be always searching for deals and running the number using the calculators the BP has.

I'm not super familiar with the real estate market in Couer d'alene like I am with East Idaho or even southern Idaho or the Treasure valley.