.- There is mold according to the agent- I asked about lead paint and asbestos but agent wasn’t forthcoming (or didn’t know).- Building was built in 1940, all brick- There’s a loading dock and large garage door in back.

When I looked at it a few things jumped out at me; it looked like a manufactured home but it was stick built, adding to the look was a 1 X 6" molding between the "skirting" and the house proper, that was painted a clashing color, it was a 2/1 but there was an 8' X 14' laundry room that was crying out to be a 1/2 bath. 

If you choose the option of setting a minimum score requirement then analysing a credit report begins when a applicant meets that minimum requirement.

One of the big benefits to the person who acquires the option is that they can choose to execute the option or not, depending on market conditions. 

In fact it will jeopardize your 1031 if you choose to go that route. 

This may be the direction I choose unless I can find a strong argument otherwise. 

If tennats want changes you must insure that lisenced contractors are used and supervised by either th elandlord or their PM.Never allow a tennat to do any work, not even painting. 

If I had bought the other house, the tenants would have mowed the lawn and removed snow, and I would have had to paint once or twice, which would have been away to add sweat equity. 

I love Mondays because its another day I choose what I want to spend my time doing.

Maybe affirm to yourself, "I'm finding the best analysis and choosing the best market."