What do you think stagnant $/sf values alongside rising rental rates & absorption mean for the health of the market?

Best way to do it is to have a simultaneous closing...look for an investor friendly title company and a hard money lender that is used often in your market and explain what you would like to do and ask them to help you accomplish it...Everyone likes to feel like an expert, they would happy to show you how it is done.

You will get less than market because they are occupied. 

What market study have they done to confirm the net returns of 10-15%2.

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Was then informed that the seller did not want to return my $2500 EMD if an inspection revealed negative findings.  

Not only do you want the tenants' information, you also want their statement concerning the terms of the lease agreement, to be sure that it is the same as what the seller has told you.

Lots of off market deals. 20% rent increases in the last year.

Too many investors get frustrated because their VA doesn't deliver a bunch of motivated sellers ready to convert.

Quote from @Deborah Ann Caporale: Contact the landlord and see if he'll consider seller-financing.