Commercial land is subject to more environmental scrutiny than residential land.

Any suggestions on documents to ask for in addition to -Violations - Environmental hazards -Zoning issues -SurveysThanks!   

As a new apartment investor, I was also conscious of my lack of credibility with most brokers.

I’m in the process of replacing a natural gas furnace with a more climate-friendly option; specifically, an air-source heat pump or electric furnace.Given the reduced energy needs and minimal environmental impact of a heat pump, this is my ideal choice, however the installation costs almost double the electric furnace.

A friend in the Philly area is in desperate need of environmentally safe housing for herself and her 20-something daughter.

“What conscious actions do I want to take to feed my sense of agency?”

It's a decision driven not just by business considerations (these structures earn significantly more than basic houses) but by a conscious effort to mitigate the negative impacts on the housing market.It strikes me that not many real estate investors ponder the ethical dimensions of their ventures or the ripple effects on the communities where they operate.

defrauded' is too strong...The notion that I, as an individual investor, should put my money into a system which is increasingly volatile due to the whims of large financial institutions, global politics, environmental factors, social media, etc. for a paltry 6-8% return.....it's lunacy. 

There is nothing in my post that says, we are consciously trying to violate the laws.

Of course rates vary daily, so anyone else looking at this thread in the future please be conscious of the date this was posted.Zach------------------CHARLIE HILLEMANN | Executive Vice President, Stifel BankORGreg Iverson Vice President - Mortgage LendingBank of Springfield