.- Maximize rents and add value to boost the building value.- Educate yourself in the commercial work, start networking with investors and brokers.

But I do believe that right now politically housing prices going down would be the least of the governments/politicians problems maybe even beneficial, but that could change quickly and the government will again boost prices with QE low interest rates etc.  

You should see dramatic results within days and they can be completely eradicated in about four weeks.

Of course, this will all depend on what the property appraises for and how much of a loan he needs and if it qualifies for DSCR.  9.75% if it was not adjustable is not awful for a DSCR loan, they are cheaper but not dramatically cheaper (probably around 8% right now).

Prices may not increase as dramatically as they have the past decade, but the demand is strong and inventory is limited which I think will keep it moving along without a drop in values.

If I don’t hear from you in the next 10 minutes, I will assume you aren’t attending and I will move on to my next appointment.Using this system as dramatically reduced any wasted time I used to endure as part of the showing process as well as giving me data about their timeliness/responsiveness/respect for others' time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them to set up a "contract to hold" meeting - usually the day after the showing since qualified applicants need to be "closed" ASAP.

Experian and some of the other credit agencies have things like Experian Boost which are designed to help people raise their scores and are free.

Use the local forums here on BP to find some RE professionals who are active in your area and you can shorten your learning curve dramatically. 

Your input provides me with a bit of a confidence boost.

ProMedica and UT are providing a solid boost and while the population has been on steady decline for the last decade plus, the available inventory in these areas has paralleled fairly closely thanks to the Lucas County Land Bank, especially with their goal of, 1500 Properties Renovated or Demolished in 1500 Days!