I am in escrow to buy a 10,000 sq foot commercial building in Southern California with 13 tenants.

As a buyer what should I do to get my foot in the door?

If its a small space, the cost per sq foot isn't an issue.

I cannot recommend any books but here are a few things you can do:1) Talk to specialty contractors and get an idea of costs for repairs/renovations that will be common: - cost per sq foot to paint, re-finish hardwood floors, install carpet, etc

You also are not allowed to receive compensation for your efforts.I think you would be on solid footing as long as under audit you could prove that all work was completed by non-prohibited parties.  

...also (and I couldn't resist)...A closed mouth gathers no foot.

My assumptions are that a complete remodel on a 2br/1ba 1000 square foot house would cost around 30k.

We are an active principal and broker/adviser with a national foot print with some exclusions, more institutional than private.

Originally posted by J Scott:I don't know anyone who is in favor of that, therefore making the "protection from government" argument moot.If this was the case why would we still need foot soldiers when we go to war against other countries?

I wouldn't touch that with your ten foot pole!