Repayment from the cash flow of the business is a primary consideration in the SBA loan decision process.

Just like Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and westside suburbs like Kamms Corner, Lakewood, etc. 

If it is a regular closet, people open the door see depth and height and close the door.

also if you are from pittsburgh. the areas im looking at are new ken( she's from there and knows the area very well) lower burrel, tarentum, natrona heights etc. this is mostly a cash flow area, not really for appreciation in most cases.

Several considerations:- I am willing to buy in other states (where would you recommend). - My wife is an accountant- I have great access to Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and Atlanta with free airfare, meals, and lodging.

In addition to what has been posted, give some consideration to the fact that an old oil boiler may be 60-70% thermally efficient and, of course it runs on oil.

You can refuse to show based on the fact that even if she liked it, she would not be considered as a tenant because she does not meet the minimum requirements for consideration.

There are other big picture considerations such as your down payment. 

I have been looking at duplexes to buy and live in particularly in Mckiney heights area.

That is a definite consideration.