We own and operate a few other businesses as well including a coworking space, a digital ad agency and an online training company.

A lot of big box is struggling as they need a much smaller space to operate than in the past and more local micro fulfillment centers to deliver fast to consumers.

Reason for me making payments to the tenants is that the mortgage company said if two apartments are not delivered vacant I have to put 20% down which i dont have but I am buying this property as primary residence which only requires 3.5% down which is already in Earnest money account. 

As a previous commenter stated, that is delivering real value.5.

I'm interested in using this first property as training wheels for finding and executing a purchase and am looking for something closer to move in ready than raw material for a flip or BRRRR.

Made progress, but still more to come. 3 gallons are being delivered today.The new cement patio has been poured.

I spent 2 days with a coaching client, in Salt Lake last week, driving for dollars among other training activities.

But this is a small unit, where the third bedroom/den has no window, and the property is close enough to a busy street and train tracks that you can hear the truck traffic and the train. 

My husband had been there for training  for the AirForce so we had a little knowledge.