We had designed one in a condo development - I think we called it a "Pet Spa" where a resident could wash/clean their dog and/or have a groomer use the facility for haircuts, cleaning etc.  

I look for partner splits, health issues, divorce, owner wants to retire, owner needs to focus attention on larger properties they own not doing well, death, etc.The business is established a long time and the good price is coming from the sellers need and NOT that the business isn't sound or it's taking a dive.

I've set a goal for us to own our first rental 1 year from now, foregoing any crazy expenditures with our own house or health of course.I hope to learn bunch here, and hopefully build some connections with fellow investors here in Indianapolis.

Can you make it part of your deal to have the seller remove it before close with a clean bill of health?

The health issues are many and "proven".

(ii) Exceptions The term “period of nonqualified use” does not include—(I) any portion of the 5-year period described in subsection (a) which is after the last date that such property is used as the principal residence of the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse,(II) any period (not to exceed an aggregate period of 10 years) during which the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse is serving on qualified official extended duty (as defined in subsection (d)(9)(C)) described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of subsection (d)(9)(A), and(III) any other period of temporary absence (not to exceed an aggregate period of 2 years) due to change of employment, health conditions, or such other unforeseen circumstances as may be specified by the Secretary.

These being social references not political, but politics follow social demands.It was the beginning of "the great society", racial equality, expansion of health care, equal opportunity, voting rights, all during the reduction of nuclear threats and cold wars.That night, candles were placed in windows in East and West Berlin in honor of JFK, humanity overcame differences. :)

Health insurance , for starters , cash flow from work is nice for loans , working keeps me in contact with lots of people and puts me in different places .

Jon, she went through a rough divorce, lost her job and has been with health issues...so her case looks grim but I did call her to find out what's her house really valued right now, so as soon I can connect with her I will let you know these particular.

I believe you would have pay your grandmother , despite her health problems , since she outlived her husband she should receive all of the money .