I just want to say, everytime I post on here I get such great responses from so manyy kind and knowledgeable people. it warms my heart so many people are willing to help and provide input, this really is a great community BP has cultivated all thanks to you guys. 

But we're buying it with our heart, not our head.

But mainly because I was allowed to do any finishes my heart desired (within a pre determined budget).

I haven't really spent a lot of time researching this type of strategy and I'm not saying it does/doesn't work...just that I'd rather have the income producing variety of property...buy my goals are oriented more toward boosting my income and padding my retirement.

The building was bought at the right time in the right area and will give us a huge boost immediately and over the long term.

Obviously those are the heart and soul of real estate investing.

They can get a credit boost if they pay which helps them while if they hammer you you can negatively report them.  

I tend to take hard stances in discussions because I feel we can get a little closer to the heart of the matter. 

I'm originally from the Chicago 'burbs, but currently living in the heart of Tokyo for the next 11 months or so. 

Thus I could get a PM to manage and apply for rent increase which would be instant equity boost.