You can also get a contractor to go look for you and give you a verbal estimate but not everyone will do that.

Looking forward to learn and connect with you all. 

Also I am thinking I can expand to Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut which are close to MA.

Hi Jonathan,Given your situation, a good approach would be to structure the deal with interest-only payments for the first five years, which will keep your monthly costs lower while you build equity.

I have been quoted a commercial policy which is fine, but they are also trying to sell me on a separate liability policy because its operated in an LLC.

@Sam Peterson You can utilize different online companies (web, phone apps, etc.) for this but if you're new to REI you could gain traction by making your own.

Challenges Encountered: Were there any significant challenges you faced during this transaction, and how did you overcome them?

I am happy to help with any questions you may have surrounding the Section 8 program, but it may differ market to market.

Good luck to all of you.

If it's less, you’ll have a casualty loss, which can be deductible.