This is a commercial 30Y fixed loan that's low doc. 

You may even walk away from the transaction thinking you got the better of them without knowing how badly you lost out on the transaction.Also a number of them may just be unethical as well.So like everything in real estate, caveat emptor; buyer beware.

It should most likely be a commercial loan.

Short term rentals are not real estate, they are the hospitality business.

Surely the mighty NY real estate industry has stakeholders with deep pockets and an army of attorneys to work on this thing, no?

Is property owner the sole decision maker So, as you can see, all real estate advisors recommend getting the most information possible and then trying to structure the transaction in a way that provides for satisfying at least some of the seller’s needs, wants and desires.  

True, these involve a real estate component, but really, you’re starting a business. 

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@Naomi Spira  not real tough to prove these are not valid arms length leases.market price is double leases done 3 days before foreclosure sale slam dunk

What's a reasonable Property Management Fee structure for 8 unit retail /office space  ?  AND. ..if property also needs some rehab- new roof, some unit cosmetic repairs?