Also, flood maps are great for prelim, GIS mapping, and FLUM (Future Land Use MAp) are a must look at.

You can always sign a contract to buy the remaining properties anytime with a closing date scheduled for the future (not sure why he would want to do that though since we don't know what will happen appreciation-wise).

Some of us in the industry are fighting to help with that for the limited partner, and hopefully that comes to fruition in the near future.  

We contacted several hundred banks in one day and continue to follow up with them regularly....numerous lists came in along with future lists coming to us as well. here is a short video on that first day of bank calling.  

Renting and eating the loss is a gamble on future rent increases, but the market and high costs might not make it worth the stress.

For me, start with either the property who's lease expiry is furthest out in the future OR property that has seems like it will be easiest to manage.3) From what I have heard, rent has really moved upward in GVSC - I'd call a couple RE Agents or property managers that have rental listings in the area and tell them your situation / ask them to send you closed rental comps.

We would be open to small multi family in the future.

I think what you're doing with your plan for your future is very smart and hope to contribute to your goals.

My question is - is it more advantageous to have me own the business entirely so that I can capitalize on the tax deductions & tax refunds so that I can in turn contribute more capital to purchase future properties together?  

I’m doing out of state too, might bounce some questions off you in the future.