Right now it is a seller's market and most cash offerers are getting the deal because they can typically close quicker.  

The typical buyer is 1031 exchange, retiree, estate planning, foreign buyer, or ultra high net worth that wants cash flow but safety so will take reduced yield for quality.We stick to strong suburban to urban locations.

(Seller needs the equity out asap, so seller-financing is out)As for the deal itself:       Located a few towns over from me (but not far enough where management would be a hassle), right near the better part of the borough, near the middle school, very close to stores & very close to where new construction is being planned & the area is on an upswing.2 - 2 bedrooms (1150-1200/each)4 - 1 bedrooms (850-900/each)Going inside it this week, but from my walks around the outside, I'm ballparking about 100k in renoSeller asking for 200kTaxes as-is about 6500Seller states all zoning approvals & site-planning have been completed, only thing left to do is pull permits and put nails to woodAs of right now, my immediate plan would be to sit down w/ the commercial people at my lender's, assess my standing, and start all the other due diligence common with a typical, residential purchase.

The 1st floor condo is currently utilized as a commercial office space and the layout is set-up without a full bath, proper kitchen, etc, but just right for a smaller office.The other 2 units are regular condos for families.I'm trying to figure out what option I am better off with:Option 1: Leaving the first floor unit condo as a commercial space, renovating it and trying to find an office to occupy it.orOption 2: Invest in doing a full kitchen and a full bath to make it a proper Tenant rental.Option 1 seems like it will be more economical but there is a risk it will take longer to find an office to rent the space vs a tenant, and the loss I take on finding that commercial renter may offset what it would cost to re-do the whole unit by investing in a full bath, kitchen, etc.I'm also wondering whether I'm better off having all 3 units be tenant-rental condos if it makes it easier to sell down the road or should I just consider keeping 1st unit as a commercial space and take the chance?

I read in Money Magazine that one of the biggest mistakes investors make it paying the typical fees to investment brokers, so I am looking to get out of that but don't want to lose my tail either.

I pay the property taxes, and tenants take care of maintenance, insurance for their trailers, and all the utility bills. 

Typically, you'll pay more and get a little lower split right off the bat, but like so many people say on BP - 50% of a deal is much more than 100% of nothing. 

. $804.03 PITI $41.67 Sewer bill $146.50 Property Management (self) $146.50 Cap Ex $73.25 Vacancy Rate+$58.60 Utility/Misc$1,270.55- NOI-$1,465- monthly rent$194.45 Net Profit Income per month x 12 months = $2,333.40 Annual Net Profit IncomeTotal Deal Appreciation: $14,000- (38.25%) ARV was $101,000 Depreciation: $2,345.45- (6.3%) Amortization: $984.58- (2.68%) 1st year loan pay down Cash Flow: $2,333.40- (6.64%)*Property Management: $1,758- (5%) I self managehad script issues with bp website, could not rotate pics.     

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