Write at a price that you can reasonably qualify at (i.e. you have 30% down in liquid funds).3) Get it mutually accepted, then go thru the contingencies:a) Title reviewb) Physical inspectionc) Books/records reviewd) Financing approvalYou'll need to affirmatively waive each.

I am trying to see if building a commercial building is beneficial on a specific street.

18000/275000 = 6.5% , might as well just save the effort and invest into Mutual or Index Funds (same return)Option 2 - Much better, you are using "leverage" to buy 100% of an asset.

When do you find this most beneficial to an investor?

I have a genuine interest in real estate and feel that a career in it could be fulfilling and beneficial in the long run. 

You have to make the decision what would be most beneficial to you, $50/mo cash flow and $10k or $150/mo cash flow and only $5k.

I am out of Leominster; I am open to helping IF we can figure out a way to mutually benefit. 

I have maxed my 401k, invested in my Roth IRA, and invested in index mutual funds. 

I have maxed my 401k, invested in my Roth IRA, and invested in index mutual funds. 

My take, based on the discussion between their agent and my realtor, is that the prior tenant was troublesome (sounded like the feeling was mutual though) and that they are looking for a 'unicorn' of a tenant who won't give them any trouble (or even complain) and who will pay rent on time.