@George TorresThe co-ops are generally less because of the finance and rental obstacles.

Professional tenants inclined to setting up grow-ops also target properties with utilities included.

If you believe this is a good deal say so and point out why.If you have similar deals that cash flow X dollars say so.Rather than directing your comments toward me you should have directed them to the OP. 

Plus, it would give you a successful track record to build on and give you more legitimacy when pursuing the kinds of financing you mentioned in the OP.

@John Thedford  I am not a commercial lender so I understand things are different in that realm.this is exactly how people get sucked into this... here you have very experienced commercial brokers telling the OP that these loan terms are not real..

So, I agree that the 34% Op Exp on the pro forma is wishful thinking.  

There are all kinds of agents for different customers, however, the OP is now disappointed with the service, which I think may be unwarranted and the result of unrealistic expectations and/or poor communication.

If you and your partner are planning on living in the property, then your partner can get the loan my themsevles if they quailify and you can gift your doen payment or you can use your down payment to make repairs that will probably be needed. 

But I can't think of a single instance where the OP's adviser's recommendation makes any sense at all.

While at Auburn I am also pursuing a Co-Op degree.