Thank you.In the context that I have no real familiarity with the concept and I'm using only general business principles in these suggestions it seems to me that:1) Sebastian's concern, while legitimate, can probably be dealt with by way of options to renew within the lease (perhaps extending out 5 years or so); and,2) Andy's comment about extra security deposits between him and the owner being limited by law (though I'm not advocating that you should provide higher deposits than you are suggesting) may be worked around via a lease that, while similar to regular residential leases in wording, is designated as a commercial lease (a business-to-business lease) which it surely is anyway. 

However they should of atleast ran all mechanical items in the house assuming utilities where on when they inspected the house. 

commercial grade machines are designed to withstand laundromat traffic which is several uses per day  365 days a year for years.    

Based upon those goals, invest your designated amount accordingly.  

I can complete the design/build of the project and possibly help with the funding/financing.

You should check out Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) it was brought to my attention by a fellow BP member who is a veteran investor.

I’ve been a Graphic Designer and photographer for a few decades, but I’ve been soul searching for the next chapter in my life.

.- Separate meters ($3000)- Repair/paint soffits and facia boards ($250)- Remove covered parking, clear waste, and replace with designated parking spots via railroad ties ($500)- Repair broken fence ($150)- Add attractive, low maintenance landscaping to front of building.

It was a professional program designed with working professionals in mind.

Designing logos and starting LLC's doesn't produce cash flow.