I had wrapped my head around residential not around commercial, But to me the deal seems amazing - you guys tell me 8000 sq. ft building7 storefronts on an active downtown street (all rented and currently have tenants)34 unit mini storage in back lot (29 units rented - the rest of the unrented are being used by the current owner)Asking price is $798,000 and owner is ok with seller financingAfter sitting with them today the owner who is 83 said he is ok seller financing and verbally agreed to $715,000 and a 4% interest rate, 30 year note, $100,000 down payment, no early payoff penalty - my lender and real estate agent both came back valuing the property as it sits at $840,000Income = Rentals ($5075) Storage Units ($1935) = $7010speaking with the owner he hasn't raised the rent on either the storefronts or mini storages for almost 10 years - looking at comparables in the area we believe we can raise the rent and storage units easily to push the income up to $10,000 a month 4 of the 7 Tenants have been there 5 years plusCost = Including estimated payment, taxes, insurance ect. would come to a monthly of = $4450that would cashflow $2560 a month at its current with the potential after purchase and rent adjustments cashflow $5460 a monthPending an inspection the property looks in good shape with little to none improvements needed at this timeA quick background I have had rentals before on the farm we own, three houses we rented out so I have some experience) My QuestionsIs this a good deal???

As a landlord with numerous Section 8 tenants, I can attest that participating in the program can be a great way to secure reliable rental income.

I currently lead a family group of real estate entrepreneurs/novice investors who are looking to supplement our current incomes, build wealth and create financial independence for ourselves and future generations. 

Is it the freedom that comes with income from properties, building a lasting legacy, or growing your wealth?

rental income?

Your DTI max is 43%, so with being very negative on cashflow, that means your regular income would need to be able to support it but at least the option is there. 

As you know, it is really hard to have possive income immediately.

Additionally, the potential for value-add opportunities such as adding a ministorage or other high cap rate investments in the future could further increase the overall return on investment.Considering the potential for appreciation, the current NOI, and the future potential for additional income streams, this property could be worth considering as a long-term investment, despite the initial lower cash on cash return.

As the title suggests, I'll be living there, while renting out the bottom portion for income.

@Nate P.Your profile hints that you are living abroad.If you are a US citizen - you want to make sure that the CPA you work with understands the foreign earned income exclusion(FEIE).If you purchase a property and are expecting valuable feedback on how that property will impact your tax return, you will need to provide a rough profit and loss projection(rental income and expenses) along with purchase price to have a conversation with your accountant so that they can provide you good feedback.