For older buildings this becomes something that is a deal killer as you will not be able to lease out your commercial space for what it takes to bring up to code.

Buying "as is" shouldn't be a deal killer.

My brothers and sisters here have given sage advice.Above all, be careful with hard money, and have multiple exit strategies to get the lender/investor paid back.And double above all, bring the killer once in a lifetime deal.If the deal is good enough the money will come!

THE KILLER was PA didn't recognize the Tax deferment so we had to pay the PA state tax..

Vacancy is such a killer in this business that you should do whatever you can (within reason) to minimize it.

Vacancy is the killer with 1-4 unit properties.

Since I am in NJ and we have that "lovely" attorney review period - would you suggest I try to get an oil tank inspector to check out the oil tank before we conclude attorney review, and if the tank is a deal killer - I can walk away clean?

The AIA has a killer contract like these so see if you have an architect you can ask.

Power wash and algae killer not an option?

Maintenance on laundry machines can be a killer, and if you don't promptly repair them, your tenants will be mad that you raised the rent.