There are articles in the local paper here that describe the plight of business owners whom cannot find help. 

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Economics is still half art and half science at this point.I was just in a similar situation with a condo I owned, basically lost money with maintenance costs but had been appreciating like crazy.Sold it and did a 1031 and it covered most of the 25% down payment on a 4 Plex that should cash flow very well after the renovation.I view this a good on all fronts, just plain business sense and if inflation does happen I have way more exposure for it to be an advantage for me by having 4 units with rents that can go up and a larger asset that can appreciate.

One of the reasons I think the scenario(s) you described are fewer.Lastly, I haven't gotten a quote for 3% on a MF property yet.

Its fine to ask an investor directly but just understand that all buyers are different and they only represent one view.

(With sort of the Penthouse level in 700 7th being an exception there because of the dramatic vaulted ceilings and views).  

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The only reason they sneak them in is because they view it as easier than disclosing. 

If you're DSCR is >1.25, you'll be in a better spot than if you sold it from a lender's view as they look at DTI heavily.