I am d4d looking for distressed properties and would like a better understanding of many ways to structure a deal to benefit so the both of us to make a win win in the deal. 

I was primarily targeting properties that were likely to redeem and would yield me at least 12%, so my bidding and research were structured around that.

Here is an example of the structure of expectations for a CPI release (sometimes called “print”).

And since i have a very specific niche and pricing structure I am always the last one they call and the clients usually have run out of time and are going to lose the deal and their deposit if they cant close in 3 to 5 days.. :)  So i turn them to yes or no in 24 to 48 hours so i dont hold anyone up.Just had one today  Pacific Palisades land deal  appraised 50mil but guy will take 20 mil if we can close in 10 working days.. needs dough for a deal in Vegas..

The house next door is identical in structure and is also a Duplex, however, I have not verified that.

We explain to tenants the property is insured as a structure only (empty). 

I'm originally from the European Union, where unemployment is structurally significantly higher than in the US.

With commercial insurance, there are many ways to value a building, structure coverage and set deductibles. 

The condo doesn't have an elevator, but the other amenities are listed below:Amenities included: Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Gated, Reserved/Assigned ParkingServices included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Insurance, Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash, Water, High Speed InternetThanks in advance for any advice!

The structure of the deal is a double close, and I intend on using transitional funding.