As if security and safety of themselves and customers are more paramount then affecting foot traffic.

Think about that for a moment.Interpersonal dynamics are paramount.

Flexibility is paramount early on because I) you may make mistakes, ii) may find an opportunity to sell and need to prepay the loan, iii) may need to modify the loan based on market conditions, etc.

One of my paramount practices is going to be tenant screening, so I prefer vacant purchases, but in most cases, I'll need to adopt existing tenants in 2/4 or 3/4 units - I'm wondering what strategies you have taken to assess risk on existing tenants?

To counter-act this deterrent,  I've essentially been padding my vacancy and repair numbers in analysis, expecting to make screening of paramount importance. 

I did high-end building only so quality was of paramount importance, but I would think this combination would work for anyone...

Due diligence of the structure, lease, and tenant is. paramount.

Yes, cleaning/changing filters is paramount to maintaining an HVAC unit!!

I can recommend a contact at Paramount Bank - you are welcome to PM me

With this option a solid Scope of Work is paramount at the beginning with your General Contractor2) Close option: Manage it yourself, hire the sub contractors to do the jobs, keep everyone on schedule, be at the project a few times/week.