That said the typical advice is to look for at least 30% equity.Also keep in mind that all vendors equity numbers are based on computer models, meaning they are estimates.

I’m a buy and hold investor typically looking for value you add commercial multi-family properties.About the deal.

I'm looking for direction on getting a gauge on the typical Cap Rates in the Zip Code of 31805.

For discussion lets assume typical Midwest suburbia.

For discussion lets assume typical Midwest suburbia.

So if you are purchasing a house with land, you typically would try to allocate more of the price to the house, as you don't take depreciation on land.If your goal is maximum taxable writeoffs and you have a number of other properties, you may want to look into cost segregation (but it won't be worth it if you only have this property).Keep in mind that when you sell the property, you'll have to pay tax on the depreciation (usually a 25% rate).Be sure to chat with a CPA about allocating the purchase price in a sale, as you need to follow one of the multiple acceptable ways to allocate.Also, depending on how the rest of your portfolio looks and your timetable for holding, being less aggressive in allocating the purchase to high depreciation items may work out better. 

In addition to the checklist, I would also request the following:1) background/credit check, similar to tenant screening (need advise on application to use)2) pre approval letter from bank used for refinancing3) referral from current lender and past lenders (not sure if this is typical?)

To address this many states pass laws concerning the sale of a controlling interest in an entity... so while you may think you've avoided paying transfer taxes that is not always true.People also do this to prevent a property from being re-assessed in jurisdictions where a sale would typically trigger that.

Typically you can request T12 financials, some will also provide the past 2 or 3 years.

Your uncle may be right about the 27 acres for $3k in AZ claim, but numbers like that are typically seen way out in the desert, miles from the nearest town (Holbrook, Kingman, St.