You are in one of the top most sought after markets in the country so competition is fierce right now but you can still find opportunities.Here are some of the the best ways to find off market commercial and multifamily properties is to compile lists from city and county websites if available or through a paid service like List source, Reonomy and CoStar or you can use free resources like Loopnet, CREXI, Ten-X commercial, Craigslist, tax database, general networking, brokers, property managers, title companies, environmental consultants, building inspection companies, appraisers, landscapers and other companies that service commercial and multifamily properties and driving for dollars.

Another BP member had compiled a longer list (some state specific), but I can't seem to find right now.

I am grateful you all are taking your valuable time in helping the people of this forum, especially newer investors.Moving forward, I plan to compile a list of questions to validate this joint venture and my protection in it when i finally sit down with the investor if everything checks out with the attorney. 

The comps go through an analysis process by the appraiser to ensure that they are in fact comparable in all acceptable factors before their acceptance.If I was the buyer, I would ask the appraiser to provide me with both of the completed valuation reports and inquire why the seller provided comps were not identified by the appraiser in compiling the initial report. 

@Nathan Shankles, It's is a REO that a real estate broker came across as he was compiling a list of expired listings on the MLS.

I'm trying to compile a list and details of each of the lenders that offer this type of financing.

@Samuel Fletcher Hardy Some of the the best ways to find off market commercial and multifamily properties is to compile lists through a paid service like List source, Reonomy and CoStar or you can use free resources like Loopnet, CREXI, Craigslist, tax database, brokers, property managers, title companies, environmental consultants, building inspection companies, appraisers, landscapers and other companies that service commercial and multifamily properties and driving for dollars.The real key is in how you approach the owners and then the follow up.

I definitely am moving that way and the realtor is working on it now compiling the addendum to the contract.  

Most people don't have the time as being the boots on the ground and compile all the research to make an educated decision to move forward with the deal or not.

@Ben Feder yea do not even look at the zestimate. compile sold listings and generate a value. i wish zillow was accurate for convenience purposes, but it is not.