I was actually the recruiter of the year for my area (The entire tri-state area of New York from White Plains to Syracuse) in one of the most difficult regions to "sell" the marine corps.

There are many great HML in the Bay Area you can park your funds with and go in on performing 1sts. that pay 12%  many regional one's as well..

I have recently begun looking for investment opportunities in the central Florida region. 

.- In your case, you might have to put $37,500 down, could be less maybe $25,000.Note:- You should try a regional or local bank.

Not including abatement I would guess more like $10-20/sf.And count me as another vote that remediation will be required on this property.Now for a positive example:I was working with a regional hospital that bought a 500,000 sf former computer company plant/office for $1/sf.

I'm active in other markets with much better returns but it is very comfortable for me because I was a regional property manager and it's what I do/did for a living.

While the overall population in certain areas of the region might be in decline, the actual population of the younger, college educated professional in Cleveland is growing, and at a very nice rate.

I own a 5-unit under a commercial loan via a local regional bank.First, they will test it against local current Cap Rates for the property in question.  

Anyone know or recommend a good real estate agent that has experience with buy and hold investors in either the Augusta, Georgia or Sarasota, Fl region.

Hi Matt, I'm looking for a cpa as well, do you know of any good one in Seattle region?