Any ways I'm getting off topic.As far as a deal with a property in an estate is concerned, does anyone have advice on questions I should be asking, to ensure I can make the transaction go smoothly?

I am transitioning to a different line of work back near home so the responsibility will be all mine soon :-)

Earlier this year my body decided that it was done with crappy hours on a truck and I decided to transition into the family craft of real estate; as an agent.

I'd be curious to hear how this plays out for you transitioning to the design / build side of the business.

Hoping for smooth sailing but I know a lot can happen so trying not to count chickens before they hatch.

I have bought in transition areas.

I currently have 4 SFH and a condo, all rented & flowing smoothly.

i've found a building that's a couple doors down from where i am currently renting that is being transitioned from condo's to apartments, the building looks nice and well taken care of and I am only looking at getting one unit (it's price would put it far below what i would pay for rent for a one bed room in my area).The problem is they have "protected tenants" in place.

The transit system is awful, there would be no parking which is already somewhat of an issue and you have a active neighborhood group.I along with a few partners were attempting to move forward with developing a 37 unit micro-apartment in University District which would host students as well as potentially non-students - we were being conservative with our numbers and returns were insane.

Also with either of these doors, make sure your painter paints the top and bottom edge, otherwise they will absorb moisture during humid times of the year and "grow" Finally these doors are usually available smooth and wood grain, so confirm that when ordering.