If they have objections, be prepared to respond to those.

Invest in a digital camera that can accommodate various lenses, so that you capture the full scope of a room.

I have a client that is successful with that making double digit returns, but headaches galore.

Jenny, Ultimately you have to decide based on your goals and objectives on what feels right for you.

If you're making 6 digits it's likely you're over the income qualification, but it's always worth checking.

(full details in link in signature)And home price appreciation followed, decelerating dramatically from double digits to low single digits and dropping..

@Chris Martino If you can be more specific regarding your REI Objectives, you will receive better feedback.

You are witnessing the miracle of Bay Area rents over the past 7 years -- they have risen by double digits in many of those years, and remembering the law of 70 (70/i rate = years to double @ compound interest) it does not take that long for rents to double. 

Really think about your goals and how the particular strip mall will fall in line with your objectives prior to pursuing the purchase.

Looks like the owners main objective was to sell the house but put the house for rent to minimized holding costs and therefore put that clause in the lease to screw anyone over who signed the lease.