@Michaela G. maybe a little of both as who would ever thing West End homes would easily sell for $300k+.

Your education has also prepared you to analyze cycles and this point in the market is not an easy entry for passive investors not willing to be a small part of a much larger endeavor.In your case I'd be looking to real estate more as a tax hedge that will build substantial cash flow over time while delivering substantial depreciation and tax benefits from day one. 

Should I keep looking for something larger?

If its larger unit size, you're not going to have comparable costs.Office may have higher margins when full, but a lot more risk.

I am one of 7, dividing up an estate is already a challenge don't risk your relationship with your siblings by making it a greater challenge for a larger part of the estate.

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It has been more difficult than I thought to find a lender because in the area I live in I really don't need a loan larger than what I could spend on a single family home.

Odd jobs like replacing a basement window and blocking off entrances for pests to larger one off jobs like replacing kitchen cabinets etc?

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

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