When I searched the BP Forums for "commercial valuation" and "commercial value-add" I saw some information about people finding deals where the seller wanted to sell a commercial property for when it was "Stabilized" - but this seems slightly different than making improvements that go beyond filling vacancies.Obviously I have far less experience than Brandon Turner!

I would also find a way to sleep at least 2 people (if not 4) using convertible sofas and/or murphy beds. 

Originally posted by @Pauline Charlton:Get your agent to askI don't understand how it is different whether I name a price or my agent does.

Consider factors like neighborhood, school districts, and proximity to amenities.Financing and Mortgage Considerations:Investment Property Mortgage: Understand that an investment property mortgage may have higher interest rates and require a larger down payment compared to a primary residence mortgage.Future Refinance: Consider the possibility of refinancing the property when you decide to move in, potentially lowering your interest rate and monthly payments.Loan Types: Look into loan types that might offer favorable terms for investment properties, such as conventional loans or FHA loans if the property meets the criteria.Rental Management:Long-Term vs.

We work only with investors in our office so you can trust me when I say people are still buying and making money. 2.

Homes that are "modular" are partly constructed in a factory and then assembled on the building site, otherwise they are just like any stick-built home with the same code requirements.A lot of people have made millions with manufactured homes.

Purchase price: $194,500 Cash invested: $51,000 When we talk about long term rentals the goal is to buy something that people are going to live in 3-5 years with the ability to raise rent over time ahead of insurance, taxes and inflation.

Are there any questions you'd suggest asking to better understand this loan structure and its potential limitations?

I say this because some people try to get in as a get rich quick scheme and it is not. 

To my understanding too, you can rent your property out while you wait for the inspection and results, and if you miss some items on the inspection they're pretty easy to work with to get it remediated (In my inspection I was missing a smoke detector in the basement and they let me send photos when it was installed).