The ball is in your court to do the research and to make a decision on the asset class.

BUT the trade off is you purchase the property usually close to market value.If you want to get a house cheap or below market, then CASH is KING.

Feeling a bit of analysis paralysis -- but I feel I need more of an information foundation before I make any purchase decisions.

Here's an article that may give you some help making your decision....I haven't read it, just stumbled across it the other day. https://vitalius.com/blog/article/2019/3/21/vitalius-real-estate-group-releases-annual-portland-condo-report/

The first pillar is avoiding unnecessary and risky activities (don't drink and drive, insurance generally won’t cover your poor decisions) and take good care of your investments - these simple steps will help you prevent lawsuits before they even occur.

I've got BIG decisions to make and soon!!

Would any attorneys be able to glance at the contract so I can make a wise decision?

He says he wants to trade up with the 1032 exchange which is why he wants to get rid of this property. 

Prioritize the damage by property and make the business decision based on your situation. 

Most times it does not work out but you can not control a tenants bad relationship decisions.