I have found 80% LTV to be very realistic in this environment for buildings of this size.

I enjoy learning in a structured environment and also want to "rebrand" myself away from being a CPA to more of a businessman.

In todays business environment it is essential that you do not use term leases except where required by your mortgage company.

There was mold in quite a few places that there should not be mold in an arid environment.

@Justin Witt - A transfer most likely will trigger the Due on Sale clause (DOS) - and while in the past, in an environment of falling interest rates and prices might been a rare occurrence, like they say, past performance might not apply to future results, and with rates increasing and "aged" loans (where the bulk of the interest was already collected, since you pay most at the beginning part of the amortization schedule) the banks might be more interested in collecting on the DOS clause and redeploying the money at higher interest (especially if the valuation of property makes for an easy sale in case of foreclosure).

@Matt Millard With a master's degree in economics, I feel about as certain about the impact of negative interest rates as any armchair economist.This is uncharted territory.We can look, historically, at the impact of prolonged interest rate manipulation, but our economic environment really is so different today.Thought #1: Capital and labor markets are more fluid than at any time in the past.

That said, New Jersey taxes and the general economic environment in the city lower the upside.

As people are scared out of the city it leaves a less competitive environment and those who learn to deal with it will prosper.As to the other part of your question, Minneapolis ordinances are just restricted to Minneapolis. 

Most people that complain about low cap rate environments don't understand the nuances of real estate.

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