I am looking to buy a retail shopping center dallas,tx.  What is the best way to decide on the price? Any tips or suggestions will help

Looking for 10% or higher CAP rate from rentals…better returns than index fundsOrBuy and rehab/remodel an existing apartment complex in a B neighborhood and hold…I rather do the former (low maintenance)Location:I was thinking Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville areas…good demographics, steady real estate appreciation, low unemployment, relatively low real estate prices… I currently live in Seattle area and the prices are extremely high for this kind of project.I am willing to temporary relocate or commute in order to manage the project (wife will take care of the existing business).I am looking for advice, suggestions, comments

You truly have so many options but the one that excites me the most is finding yourself a apartment complex in a distressed state and revitalizing it.

I talked to a security guard on the premises who is actually nice and he says that the whole complex "is his house" "This is his house" I was ok, good for him, but what does that have to do with me and parking at the guest parking lot and going to work?

Not to sure how that works, do I just invest in part of the 100 unit complex and get some returns with my small deposit?

It isn't complex stuff but isn't easy either.

@Cedrick Layton You might want to start with the age/complexity of the house first.  

Real estate is not a complex business...but our psychology is complicated and it's what gets in the way of our success in many cases.

Basically you delay closing and get a written agreement with the seller on tenant screening procedures.Our group is actually working on a deal currently that is pretty broken from a vacancy stand point and the owner is going to let our property management take over at the execution of the contract and then we dont close until an agreed upon economic occupancy hurdle is met.Can send you some high priced lawyer language from our contract if you want lol, hope you do not have to do anything that complex in this scenario.Cheers

Strategies I'm considering:Use the entire HELOC for a down payment on at 12 unit complex.