It can also NOT "materially alter" the original bargain--in otherwords you can't, for example prohibit parking in the driveway.

From what I have read, I suspect most of you will think these poor purchases, but I would like your honest comments.All 4 are in a great suburb, great schools, great parkes, etc.They were three short sales and one bank sale.

• Properties allowed include day care, gas station, health care, restaurant, RV park and unflagged hospitality.

Offstreet parking?

It would work perfectly as an office...plenty parking, busy location, etc.

Parking for 15 cars.

Some specific things in different markets are easy points of differentiation, though, like indoor parking or covered parking vs. uncovered outdoor parking, elevator vs. walk-up (if low-rise), construction, amenities (pool, dry cleaner, etc.).

When I stop tenants from doing certain activities (like placing a bounce house on the concrete parking area) they say things like "well we are all friends here and wouldn't sue" or "well you have insurance, don't you?"

Even if you manage the property yourself you should still include the 10% in your calculations unless you are routinely in the habit of working for free.

We also have a residential division and routinely handle small to medium commercial and industrial transactions.