Since I'm in my very early stages of building my real estate portfolio, constantly I'm thinking about the way of optimal expansion.

I owner-occupy the more expensive of the two to get better terms there, and then we buy the other under a commercial arrangement. 3) The owner was willing to do a land contract with a prospective buyer in the past, but that fell through and now he won't do a land contract (he is quite old and just wants to cash out).

My friend was on house hunters before and she said that its all staged she couldnt disclose what happens but pretty much you find a place then apply and then they go and look at different places acting like it might be a possibility just for the show.  

Info on 1/ Buying a property and 2/Business practices:Buying a PropertyThere are no restrictions to foreign ownership of property in Italy.The first step towards buying a property in Italy is an initial sales agreement between the buyer and seller which stipulates the responsibilities of each leading up to the final contract stage.

Im trying to do as much research as possible so that I can get out of the analysis paralysis stage. 

Because of the arrangements of common areas, a certain amount of due diligence is good.

I would simply go over the concerns with them, write them down on your tablet, and let them know you'll get back with her in a "reasonable time" to arrange to care for them.  

She has asked me to call her to speak about that, and we've arranged an appointment.  

@David Dachtera, at this stage, I think Account Closed is just asking RHETORICAL "what if" questions.

He along with his Development Partners are Actively involved in the Early stage planning and development of the largest Real Estate Development on the Island of Ambergris Caye Belize.