Depending on the delta, seller motivation and competition for the asset you may or may not be successful.

For example  do they have a lot of heavy and expensive equipment installed that is very hard and time consuming to move and a huge disruption to the production and profitability of their business.The harder it is for them to move typically the better for the landlord on industrial properties.

Also, A/C in Pittsburgh will be a competitive advantage.

@Ron Singh - Hi Ron, with jumbo loans, banks are being more competitive on purchases— several lenders I work with are offering 3% on a 30-year fixed.

When the IRS won't see your return, you will receive a nice letter asking why you failed to file and threatening you of heavy fines.You said that you didn't have any transaction.

However, my market (SLC, UT) is very competitive.

She had the flood planes checked and everything and for about 3 years she had no issues with flooding whatsoever, even after heavy rains poured during the construction.

I look at a lot of insurance policies being in the mortgage business and my broker always seems to find very competitive rates and always helps to maximize discounts, etc.

Just a thought but if she really didn't want to pay the tax you two could agree on a note modification so you were paying a competitive rate to her and she gets to keep the loan in place.

Will it be more competitive with other investors attempting the same strategy?