Never heard of him.Make sure you perform proper due diligence.

Are you better performance wise?

I can only speak to the Texas market, where malls that focus on creating consumer experiences (coffee shops, kids play area, entertainment-based tenants) are still performing well even in this age of online shopping.  

Aaron I would not pay but if they wanted to have this added I would have a licensed electrician perform the work. 

Look at median household incomes, look at market economy base and diversification, look at what's being done to protect and grow economic performance, just run the #'s and the message should be crystal clear. 

But, they have ZERO liability for the performance of that tenant.Second, 97%+ have no idea on how to screen a tenant, other than income = 3x rent and a credit score.

Permits and LLCs for Contractors:Your associates/relatives don’t necessarily need to create an LLC to perform renovations.

Downtown Kansas City, Missouri has experienced $9+ billion in investment since 2001, including a new convention center and hotel, a state-of-the-art sports arena, a performing arts center, a new streetcar, and an eight-block restaurant and entertainment district (read more here).

I would say it depends on how well the chunk of cash in your 401k is performing compared to the asset you are acquiring.

I’m thinking with a 2.25% rate, that’s a good mortgage to hang on to if it performs well as a rental.