The biggest question in doing the deal is there is currently a tenant who is under section 8 housing.

It requires maintenance, especially on that tax front since taxes are one of the biggest, if not the biggest, expenses.

I've had numerous people come out and give their thoughts on how to work around the location and ventilation issue, but they all come back to the same issue: the balcony is the biggest ventilation impediment.

As far as I can tell, the biggest commercial RE that are doing fine are the following:1.

I just sent you a PM.The biggest challenge is this market is the low inventory fueled by a large demand in the region from retail buyers.

My biggest fears with properties like these are making allowances for big ticket expenses when cash flow is good but small. 

The biggest drawback for most people is that you normally can't get into the property to have a look before your purchase. 

The National Association of Realtors is one of the biggest lobbying groups and there is no way they'd let this happen.

Also, if you buy new construction townhomes, many builders are offering some really good incentives right now to cover closing costs, upgraded finishes etc, plus you get a warranty on the unit.

When I got older and started seeing people with even more severe disabilities limited to minimal work and life experiences (like needing a care taker and the biggest "position" they can strive for is cleaning tables at the local mall) I quickly realized how lucky I still am.