"What-if" is the basis for argument people make when they have no basis or backing to argue from, so pluck from realm of imagination and argue there is no guarantee a meteorite WON'T slam into that property and does your H.O. policy cover meteorites????

Financing: while the differences are not dramatic for seasoned sponsors, I would argue residential (primarily referring to large apartments) has more options and at lower rates than commercial products, but then this also kicks over to cap rates that deals are trading.Turnover risk: long term lease means less turnover, but often TI packages are very large in commercial, versus an apartment that anyone will take.Vacancy risks: again, in the current economy, most decent apartments are having not trouble filling vacancy.  

They approved me for 150k 5%  30. 5% fixed and you are arguing? 

I would argue that there is actually a third side - the edge of the coin -  and that is where my business and specialty lies.

If you can't absorb the taxes, then I would argue that you've failed to analyze or prepare properly.

However, I would still argue that keeping the property, renting it out, and then selling it after 10 years is your best and safest bet to make the most money.

Bottom line is that your tenant is going to sue, they have to file the lawsuit, get you served, take a day off of work to even argue her case - seems like a lot of work for a few hundred dollars.

Next their 'contractor' (or ie brother) will offer to make whatever upgrades they wish, at whatever costs they come up with amongnst themselves, at whatever they bring to your attn after the fact and argue they dont owe $xyz towards rent.

I am simply hoping someone can say something like "Oh, it's obvious, they have done XYZ and this is a good investment for someone in ABC situation." 

I would argue that 90% of buyers who buy from wholesalers do so with flipping in mind.