Main goal is minimizing risk with it being our first property but was able to obtain the house for 40+% less than listing price due to our cash offer and able to close ASAP.  

Also, per their numbers they are buying for 37 mil, debt 24 mil, equity 20 mil, 44mil minus 37 price = 7 million in closing costs, which is 35% of the total equity, RE commissions of say 4% total 1.5 mil so they are taking 5.5 million in fees up front as well minus the inspections/loan fees etc.

Every State/County has a DPA program and you also have CHENOA as well that can help with both down payment and closing costs.Feel free to reach out if you have any questions I am always happy to help or talk REI.

I'm still pretty new here but I thought buildings with 10+ units had to have a live in super, or one living really close by?

Since we had successfully invested close by in neighboring Mexico, it made sense to at lease have a look at it. 

Not looking to do a flip here.I'm a rookie too but for every estimate I've done and ran by the team that helped me secure my first property (just closed two days ago!)

If you are looking at homes $850k-$950k, you would need $212,500- $237,500 + 6 months reserves and closing costs if you are looking to use a Hard Money Loan. 

I'd invest in New Center/ North End area- both upcoming areas, close to the city (8 mins) and a LOT of investment happening in the area.

You can try to pay them to leave early, that would be their choice.

Account Closed Contractors are businesses .