Our issue with the bigger players is how interested would they be in a smaller leasing opportunity vs the massive office buildings they typically get. 

If they are typical Govt workers who are just hanging on until they can draw a pension, do NOT buy into any deal that keeps you in bed with them.2) How long are the leases? 

A bank would not typically bid, other than the opening bid. 

I've been a web applications developer for the last 12 years, and I'm really excited to mix my tech skills and entrepreneurial drive with some purposeful investing.I have some experience as that typical "accidental landord" and have held my first home as a rental for the last 10 years.

One is soldered into the plumbing, typically a brass piece that is mounted to the wall.

What do you typically install for countertops in rentals that is durable, cost effective, and can be installed in a timely manner?  

Would you mind telling me around how much a typical study would cost ballpark?

Typically lenders want to see two years 1099 before they will look at lending to you.

What commission is typical / appropriate on a multi family block with a sale price of $ 3 million?  

Typically we are looking for a minimum of 8% -10% cash on cash ROI for the building.