One month of delay would mean another $5000 cost, easily eating in the profit. 

If you otherwise have a very strong income and don't need the money then I suppose properties with no cash flow can work in high appreciation areas, but that's a risky game if you aren't independently wealthy enough to eat that year over year. 

Worth researching for sure but it is likely you will be eating this repair.

@Charles MastenIs it possible to have your cake & eat it too? 

If you can't put a deal together, you don't eat!!!

What is your favorite place to eat?

Every time I look at condos or townhomes , I am attracted to the low prices, but it seems like the HOA fees really eat up most of the cash flow.

Very few condos in Las Vegas meet this requirement so most are cash only purchases.High HOA fees eat into profit.

Moshe Aharoni why not have your cake and eat it too?

Clothing tenant you would need to see how strong of a guaranty with liquidity and net worth.That is a very tough business with clothing and most are going to owning small warehouses locally to ship with a smaller retail footprint close by.Most of those type businesses will be mainly online in 5 to 10 years with quick shipping.Food people need to go in to eat unless getting take out but by time you get it home it is not as fresh.