Neighborhoods there are usually in better shape (although Baltimore is very much block by block), and in my opinion, the quality of the tenant pool is much better.Oh, and great idea checking out the properties in person—the pictures you see on the MLS can be very deceptive lol.

I cannot provide closing costs and would need to defer you to one of our own Loan Officers or approved Broker partners to provide you with an estimate or complete quote.

Financing might be a challenge.I would recommend consulting with a attorney, loan officer, and CPA to discuss your specific situation and determine the best course of action. 

If it is a class C office building with 10% occupancy that is very different than a Class A MF which is still very different than a debt fund with zero leverage.As mentioned risk and return go together  - greater risk should have greater upside

The idea is to not "wake sleeping dogs" and while at the same time not having issue on my next purchase. 

Any other ideas?

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Just an idea that I'm a little surprised more out of town owners haven't done..

3: I have no idea how to determine how much to borrow verses pay cash?

If so, the first step as you have found out is finding a LO who understand tax returns and how to calculate self employment income. it is simply not hard and it continues to amaze me how so many in my profession have no idea how to do it.