Your expectation combined with what the market dictates for that particular deal is what I'd put your energy into.If the offer price is way under the asking price after determining your expectations and the market, then so be it....hold your ground.

Investors always saw value in REIT to participate in ownership of assets they would not be able to own ordinarily, i.e. class A multifamily, industrial, commercial, retail, etc.

This would not be offered if the net proceeds from the property on a foreclosed sale would be more than the net present value of the new note. the target will be 31% of gross income.So to begin with you need to determine if the mortgage is more than 31% of gross income then determine if the owner has an acceptable hardship, decrease in income , medical bills etc.need to move would not qualify for modification hardship but would qualify for consideration of a short sale, (same documentation and paper work) .

Tenants and unit condition will determine time required.

You'll meet many who should never own a property as they are just not capable, for one reason or another, to take the responsibility of ownership.

We keep in touch with the county extension agent to determine rent levels.

How do you determine the amount of return each investors get if the numbers of investors have changed since the beginning of a investment transaction?

If your ownership is short-term then keep existing financing.

You can also find your local REI club and get with other investors to help you.You need to start meeting people in RE anyway, an attorney, title company, a Realtor to name a few and they can all help you determine what is necessary in your area.IMO, the problem with stuff off the internet and in guru programs is that they may not meet your state requirements.

The exact cause of the poor ventilation needs to be determined - hard to do that on the internet in a forum.