But if I have to go off "new value" like you say, A commercial loan may be more attractive if I can pull out that much more cash.

It's perspective.It also depends on exactly what types of use they are trying to attract, and the demographic they are going for.

That area knowledge is going to be key in you finding deals that attract buyers.I would consider buy and hold until you wrap up college and settle in someplace.

Needless to say, if higher rents are possible, the numbers get much better.I am attracted by the property as it is in a B+ area where I would be very comfortable learning, sending my wife to show an apartment etc..

Are you attracting families?

What incentives should I consider to attract an apprehensive property owner?

My direct marketing has primarily attracted sellers with "mild" interest in selling or sellers curious about what I would pay for their property.

I would like opinions on if i should finish the space and occupy it, or lease the bottom to a retail/office tennant, and occupy the top unit. and what are the best ways to attract commercial/office tennants?

So, we rented the property. ( Funny side note...it was the sign in the yard that attracted the renter that moved in )We want to do online bill pay which is another available feature- and we have two options: ACH and CC but the fees attached to that will be around 100.00 per month per tenant.

Should I go ahead and get rid of it, or is this something that may be attractive to tenants with kids?