Get with a good local agent who understands the submarkets, and buy for the long term.

I’ve seen a few adds for commercial property loans with a 30 year term for properties with 5-9 units. 

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@Marlia Stone What is your long term goal?

You will want to, at a minimum, conduct pre-move-in, mid-term, and move-out inspections.

Today I was approached by someone who is offering me around $1800-1900/month to rent the property from me to run a short term / medium term rental out of it, primarily for traveling nurses or other business people.

Especially in terms of framing, sheetrock, or painting crews. 

Cash flow is beyond exception from medium term rentals.

Many portfolio lenders offer 30 year terms for multiple family.  

The buyer will take title subject to the following loans on terms agreeable to the buyer: A.