Because the first place people think to go to get a loan is to a national or regional bank. 

I told him I'd do some research and see what I could come up with.I've tried calling the regional office number but I can't get past their voicemail system!

There's no question that downtown is the best place to invest in Edmonton - in fact there's very few regions in North America that will enjoy the appreciation that we can expect to see in the Core.

I'm afraid this topic is another example of regional differenceswhen https://www.apartmentlist.com/rentonomics/ca/calif... summarizes the issue:In California, rents increased by 0.5% between January and February.They are now up 5.4% over the last year at median prices of $1,730 for a 1-bedroom and $2,100 for a 2-bedroom.San Francisco: San Francisco once again claimed the highest rents statewide for both 1- and 2-bedroom units, averaging $3,500 and $4,800, respectively.

I was actually the recruiter of the year for my area (The entire tri-state area of New York from White Plains to Syracuse) in one of the most difficult regions to "sell" the marine corps.

There are many great HML in the Bay Area you can park your funds with and go in on performing 1sts. that pay 12%  many regional one's as well..

I have recently begun looking for investment opportunities in the central Florida region. 

.- In your case, you might have to put $37,500 down, could be less maybe $25,000.Note:- You should try a regional or local bank.

Not including abatement I would guess more like $10-20/sf.And count me as another vote that remediation will be required on this property.Now for a positive example:I was working with a regional hospital that bought a 500,000 sf former computer company plant/office for $1/sf.

I'm active in other markets with much better returns but it is very comfortable for me because I was a regional property manager and it's what I do/did for a living.