Financing can be "easier" since lenders will take into account the existing rents but do make sure to research thoroughly and have experienced mortgage / real estate / legal people on board since the commercial realm, even at an entry level, is a whole different level of complexity and risk (zoning / permits / environmental / leases). 

You have to consciously choose to be the outlier to make this work.

That's embarrassing, demeaning and deplorable, especially to someone who is already so self-conscious. 

@Samantha Miller you want to play by the rules for your own conscious even though you feel deceived, the rule is novel and bizarre, and they have no possible way to enforce it.

I currently work in the environmental due diligence field and want to begin working towards developing a passive income through real estate investing.

We hired an "environmental hygenist" to test the mold and air to determine what the mold was and how significant. 

I think if anything, this is a risk I need to consciously accept when choosing the turnkey route.You really do need to place an enormous amount of trust in someone that they are selling you a great investment.Agreed.

I simply think it is always worth a reminder that yes, social consciousness and investing are 2 separate concepts, but you are certainly welcome to be a socially conscious investor and still achieve great ROI.

Just be conscious of the mortgage and tax laws that would govern your actions.

I am looking at a property that will require some environmental clean up before a bank would fund construction costs.