Let me tell you about the time we almost closed a major deal in Haverhill, Massachusetts, back in 2018. It was one of those situations where someone really needed a lifeline—the seller was facing foreclosure and had j...

Remember, this will be my first-ever home purchase.

How could I go about checking if a dry cleaner has ever operated there?

You can try to get a use variance, but I don't see how that would ever be successful since you would have to show the property cannot be used for the currently allowed uses (single family home).

I would never ever advise a client to waive inspections on their first time purchase. 

Have you ever heard of a Landlord being sued by a Tenant and losing property?

If you ever have any MF properties 2-80 units we'd love to take a look to acquire, and if you guys are ever in need of property management services we'd love to take a look and see if we would be a good fit for you and your properties.

Simple answer how ever you can. 

I think institutional money and large PEs maybe one of the biggest culprits that's driving the home prices and rents all across the States higher than ever before. 

You could always offer a shorter lease that ends in May/June to give yourself an opportunity to find new tenants or raise the rent to market at that time.I hope this helps and if you ever need any guidance or want to chat about the process of assuming an existing loan, I would love to connect!