It sounds like you would have a distinct advantage as you would be the property manager. 

We pulled a list of non-owner occupiers in Gardner & cold called through the list; we got the Seller on board and referred him to an experienced short sale broker that negotiated the sale between us.Value adds: we expect to take advantage of accelerated depreciation.

What other advantage will I have beside commission?

They mentioned this because they want to take advantage of the lower rent in the area (similar property will rent for $500 less now vs. pre covid when they signed their lease in Jan 2020).

They mentioned this because they want to take advantage of the lower rent in the area (similar property will rent for $500 less now vs. pre covid when they signed their lease in Jan 2020).

You could take them out, get a profit now and put it back the distribution over the three years, or move those funds over now and start growing a tax advantaged account immediately.

@Joseph Miller is there any city where you boots on the ground or a competitive advantage. 

So, books are great, but I would like some of you to tell me the way to take advantage of the next questions:1- How do you analyze a property?   

You want to work with your accountant throughout  the year to take advantage of tax planning opportunities. 

So, books are great, but I would like some of you to tell me the way to take advantage of the next questions:1- How do you analyze a property?