Does anyone have any experience to share about properties in this country?

This allows the investor to benefit from future buying opportunities in the REIT without triggering any capital gains or depreciation recapture tax events.

Unless this is a value add location with more expansion hard to get a lot of bang.  

It's the one thing that will take your from analysis paralysis to action because it's the only way to put the learning you've done from podcasts and books into real life - by talking with others who have done what you want to do or who are trying to do what you want to do.Get your finances set and talk to a lender so you know what you can afford.Stay local.

Quote from @Jim Reynante: After owning properties C/D neighborhoods with high crime statistics, I have experienced all of the things that go along with it: 1) High turnover rate; 2) Tenants that don't care for the property; 3) Little/No appreciation in home value; and 4) High Crime Rate (burglary, vandalism).I am pretty tired of fixing broken windows, fixing broken doors/locks, and painting over graffiti.

If you provide more details on the home value, existing mortgage remaining and what the interest rate and payment are you may get some better advice.Is your dad willing to take that $100k of equity over time instead of all up front?

This inline space is 3085 square feet which limits the options on tenants. 

Is this a long term rental?  

Quote from @Christopher Morris:Hey Shawn, thanks for the reply.

Given 3% at time of close is paying interest to bank on that commission money.