Any knowledge or information would be appreciated.

Alternatively, you can look into roles with the top commercial brokerages, I know the big ones have world class training programs that will greatly increase your real estate investing knowledge.

I feel very blessed and thankful for all your knowledge you so willingly share.

can you please refer me to a local expert?

can you please refer me to a local expert?

A couple thoughts of mine.1) opportunity to get advice from experts in any and every area related to REI all in one place.2) I am grateful that I was able to reconnect to an old friend, who I found 'coincidentally' on BP

I am not saying that to be ignorant, I know that you are an expert, James.

For me this is a neat place to share knowledge and information with others in the industry... whether they are new or very experienced. 

But you guys are the experts :-) and it makes sens that its net income and not cash collected. 

The building is worth really close to that (based on my realtors guess and my own research / knowledge of the area).I was thinking of offering the seller a Lease Option where I lease for ~3 years then purchase.