Hi Adam, you could use a financing broker like myself to get the best terms from a large selection of lenders that may be  out-of-state. best,

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In my commercial properties, which are smaller with mostly mom& pop type businesses, we generally negotiate tenant improvements as part of signing a lease with a new tenant. 

You need to build a team on the ground who can go to your appointments and sign contracts.

We ultimately spent a week researching LOCAL deals again... and guess what, we closed a duplex last Friday, marketed the vacant unit while under contract and that unit was signed this past Monday as well.

Also, I’ve become more selective with people I bring into my properties and into my life.

You can get see some of the docs for free and usually there is an indication of who might own it based on who signs, mailing address, or if it is owned by another business -- you will have to look that up as well.

I have a unique situation wherein the property is owned by 5 siblings and they all agreed they want the oldest sibling to sign everything on their behalf, so they want to complete a power of attorney form to give him the right to sign.

I blindly signed a 8 year contract with the USMC that has turned out all right.

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