Or is this just a first year factor?

When I evaluate the deal as a package it looks pretty good, but when I break each unit out and run the numbers several are falling short because the rents are below market.My question is, how do you evaluate this deal, both ways as I am, then go back and get a better price on the low performers or do you simply look at the big picture or do I factor in that the rents have to come up to meet the market?

Like most investment arenas, information is a huge factor and you will have access to a lot of it.

The idea involved is to get him in the position over the following year to buy his property back, so I'll be working with him on his credit and other positive loan factors, hopefully getting some seasoned assets as well from this sale.

My business has really motivated me to eventually invest in real estate, particularly rehabbing, as I have the resources (employees/knowledge of work) to take on such projects.As finances are a factor, I'm also considering buying and fixing while living in the house.

The market is just another factor in the analyzation of a deal.

What factor does this play in determining minimum price, if any?

The answer will depend on many factors, but there is not enough information in your post to address those issues.

Most markets have RE companies that ONLY deal with commercial...start there, and try to find someone with a CCIM designation.

Do you have any idea on how to create a design for me to able to suit all my belongings?