Being in and out of houses all day, every day give you insight on market conditions and allows you to take a pretty solid guess at ARV before you even run the numbers.We still suffer some of the regular problems though - like finding contractors who will show up on time and stay on budget.I have contacted about a half dozen paving contractors to look at a job at my home.  4 never returned the calls, two showed up and promised estimates. 

No biggie, I'll just add it to an itemized list and take it out of their security deposit. 

The current owner says the current tenant must have done that and that I should take it out of the security deposit when the tenant moves out.

Also most investors do not deal with fire properties so it will probably be harder to unload than a regular property.

My question, as this is my first time leasing a commercial space, is what is the average security deposit to ask for on commercial leases?

@Andrew Y.The process is allowable, but is an activity that may generate exposure to UBIT if conducted on a regular or repeated basis. 

I'd have about 150k in pre-tax proceeds (same if used for 1031 transfer) from closing or 130k post tax if I sell regular method.

Seller agrees to finance $x of the purchase price at y% per annum payable in equal monthly installments of $z and secured by a first lien deed of trust.

Additionally, from a security perspective it's nice not having window ACs.

@Jeremiah GaviñaUpon the loan agreement - you may be asked to provide information such as your name and social security number.You will be required to report the interest income on your tax return if you do or don't get a 1099-INT.Your profile says you are from Texas.