We agree together on what we want to focus on, including the specific areas, and Jerry massages the data to come up with the best list.

Everything is red, even if I massage the numbers in multiple ways.

Not suitable for massage parlor, tattoo artists, or band recording studio. 

My name is Ulf Israelsson, Swedish born, physicist, interested in part time real estate investing - for now.My interest is to buy and rent out for the long term SFR properties in that outlying areas of Los Angeles that generate cash flow.

We all know how easily statistics can be massaged to illustrate any point a person would like to make.  

I like 10 year fixed debt because you have almost a full average cycle period to decide at what time you want to sell or refi a stabilized asset.I do not believe in massaging debt with 3 to 5 year lower rates just to make a property pencil.I have bank lenders that act like CMBS but are not CMBS so you save on legal costs but they will do in many cases 10 year fixed in the mid 4's at 65% to 70% LTV with a 30 year amortization schedule for retail center properties and 100% non-recourse.

This property is about a block from Seattle U and Swedish hospital.  

My current partner has a Swedish passport but isn't Swedish and speaks several languages.

At the same time, I really like @Brent Coombs statement... walking away is fine if it doesn't work.You shouldn't massage your numbers to make a deal that doesn't exist.If you are comfortable that $135K in repairs is what it is going to take, then use that number!

Your SFHome or apartment isn't zoned for business,, if they have anyone coming to residence for that purpose,, hair cutting, tattoos, tax work,massage parlor, drugs, or daycare,,,,,, its gonna be a issue..