I do Industrial and Bridge painting for a living and can recognize that I have been asking the right questions just not to the right people.Justin, just remember Lead safe certs and disclosures mean nothing in courts, Lead free, now that's a different ball game.

This a tale of a property I closed one year ago to the day, April 4, 2013. Arguably one of the most difficult properties I've ever acquired.

Property: 4600 sqft commercial building, clay tile construction w/ ...

Some call it playing hard ball, all is fine so long as the buyer and seller are on somewhat equal footings.

If a tenant is on the ball and sets up final readings on their last day it still takes a couple more days to generate their final bill and that is usually my biggest delay.

@Brad RondeauHI Brad,Base your decision on the numbers in the deal as they stand today and not speculation on capital growth.No one has a crystal ball that can predict where the market will be in the future.Just my opinion.Thanks and have a great day.

The ball is rolling.By the way, Darren, I apologize if I came across as rude.

Apparently one of the managers was "dying from cancer" and took his eye off the ball.

(you can look up the actual verbiage) HOWEVER, I don't do WAR ZONE RENTAL... that is a whole other ball game, I have clients that do that, and it's totally stressful!

Lying during this process will lose you the property, fetch you a hefty fine and black ball you for future offers.Always include a proof of funds letter, even if they don't require it.Here in IL you also have a 10 day - not 10 work day - inspection period and only a 5 day attorney contingency.Also be aware that the addendum has limits on the amount of debt that you can levy on the property relative to its purchase price.

I hope the process of getting the ball rolling hasn't been an issue for you.