I would replace the entire door with a different model that's solid metal on the bottom half.

Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

For clarification, we're asking for input on how to break the barrier of entry, not proof-of-concept (in this particular case, the entry is the hard part).The Property:Located in a very rural, small California townOver 100 years old16 hotel roomsOnsite restaurant and separate bar (full commercial kitchen)Attached owner´s apartment (not clear on size or configuration)Additional structure on the lot, configured as a metal shopAsking $395,000Our Assumptions and Estimates:The owner is retiring (her husband died in 2010, she is of advanced age, and they have owned the property since 1996).The mortgage remaining on the property is $222,000 (according to LoopNet - can anybody tell me whether this information is typically reliable from there?).

That's why I short-term "treasure hunt" for hidden values on raw rural SnoCo land, instead of going long with residential.

Good luck in your investments as well and I'll definitely try to treasure these moments!

Although there is a significant number of multi-family housing coming online this year, there is still a demand and need for it in the Treasure Valley.

Real estate, farmland, precious metals, etc.

For 5 years I was Treasurer of the condo association for the building I'm in now.

They might be stealing them to sell for scrap metal.

The deals are out there but you need to spend the time and energy to dig for them like a treasure hunter.