If you are planning to hold long term, appreciation is a moot point in these times as you need rental income to be consistent enough to cover your loan and keep cash flows up.

The second floor will be a townhouse style unit consisting of 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

I watched my stock market account shoot wildly up and down, while this property consistently handed me checks for $1,150 each month... the rental property was a better performer.

If you (or your agent) talk to the listing agent and you are both told that there are multiple offers in hand, it will also likely be in your best interest to decide if you are shooting your shot and the number & terms that you are comfortable with at a faster pace.

I knew this was a long-shot but I am determined to find a solution for my client.

A community consists of people and now more people will be renting.

Keeping ownership stakes consistent will help contribute to this success by keeping all of the partners motivated and invested.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

Unless she has heirs and she wants them to receive payments, but this is a long shot.  

I understand that "part time" as an agent does not mean "sometimes" or "when I feel like it" if I want to find consistency and growth once starting.