Look at their listings and see what they're selling and if it's a match. 

If not, why not just give a sizeable EMD (earnest money deposit) into escrow and close on it in 120-150 days.

We kept the security deposit but it was about 1/8th of the total bill.

Are you maxing out retirement contributions (or employer 401k matches)? 

While I no longer have health benefits or vacation time I still get to contribute to my 401K and receive my employer match on that.

Purchase price: $1,800,000 Cash invested: $960,000120ft tunnel carwash with 3 detail bays and an upstairs business office. rebranded the carwash business to match the same name and logo as two other carwashes and offered a joint monthly unlimited wash pass that was usable at any of the three wash sites!

This helps ensure the transaction progresses smoothly and in a timely manner.Earnest Money Deposit: Specify the amount of earnest money the buyer will deposit with the offer.

If your market is showing SF zoned comps for a ADU addition that match or exceed hands off cost of adding a ground up single ADU, your market would be rare if not unique for CA. 

If youre really worried about the rate differential, just buy it down to match what the rate would be for a primary residence product when you put permanent financing in place and mentally account for it as a Stay Out of Jail fee. 

They can also assist newbie tenants with build out.Always be advertising these units as they do have more frequent turnover than I realized.Collect larger deposits.