He does phase one environmental, site inspection, and cost reserve stable for one price.

And it seems many of the replies already posted have an element of "steering" to them - the user who posted is suggesting you pursue something like what they are doing ...

Are there any environmental issues in the area that may affect the development of the property?

It was supposed to have been "cleaned up" and was purchased once in 2011 after the meth problem.My realtor is saying the home still has the stigma even tho it was supposed to have been treated and cleaned and even gone thru a new owner 3 years ago.I have obtained a copy of the Certificate of Illegal Drug Lab Cleanup from the Indiana Dept of Environmental Management.

Buyer's ability to manage the store, store location (demographics, access, traffic counts etc), store upkeep, clean environmental reports also play big roles.Unless you have a strong note in all three areas, you will likely not be able to sell more than 3 or 4 years worth of payments at a time.Scott

Thanks @Kara JohnsonRemember that there are 2 elements here:1) Price2) TermsThe greatest rate of return in real estate in on skilled negotiation.

Steve - thanks, now i understand all elements of the numbers.Joe - I agree, however, as a beginner, I find it imperative to at least understand how the numbers help me

Mold can develop extremely quickly given the right elements...moisture and food being the two most important...which an indoor poor is a perfect combination.

I think that in the past everyone who has purchased an older home had enough smarts to know they were not buying a new home and really...probably didn't expect the old two story with gingerbread and leaded windows to be as efficient as the new home across town....kinda common sence.So, I don't really care what my energy rating is, it will be burried in all the other disclosures for lead paint, who died in the bedroom 15 years ago, mold reports, environmental studies, home inspection reports, appraisal and mortgage documents....etc.

When I evaluate a market, I look at it's economic base for future growth (i.e. industries, military, tourism) - obviously, the potential for strong future growth will usually translate into stronger demand for real estate...I also look RE growth potential contrasted to what has inhibited past growth - for example, it the community land locked, controlled by environmental regs, lack of water, etc...