@Justin Treaster Thanks for asking this question, I was good to see some references made in my market.

On the Podcast you hear a lot of guests and investors refer to finding markets that are in the "Path of Progress", meaning the economy and community show signs of improvement.

Without taking too much of your time, let's jump right in.Rent comparables, using the lower-mid end of the market:1/1 - $14753/2 - $2500Mortgage 30YF @ 4.359%, 14% downTriplex- 3/2 & 1/1 & 1/1Asking Price 519,000EGI65,400 - vacancy (5%) = 62,130Yearly Operating ExpensesTaxes (1.15%) - 7,785insurance - 1500 repairs (5%)- 3270CapEx (10%) - 6540PM (10%) - 6540Utilities - 1500Total Expenses- 27,135NOI= 34,99534,995 - 27,384 (mortgage- refer above) = 7,611$$$634$$$ CASH FLOW per month, or over $200 per door for this multi in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA CA!!

Are you referring to properties in the "MarketPlace" here on BP?

A Bank is usually more interested in how much money they can make, and not you.My solution is not easier but you must be willing to make some justifications to make it big and rule out all that is not necessary. 

The demand for these types of deals is so high that the agent will either buy it for themselves or refer it to someone in their very close network.

I was referred to a lawyer by an agent I don't know super well - the agent seems to know her stuff.As far as I can tell the lawyer is good too. 

My partner and are trying to find a solution that allows us to push this expese back to the tenants.

My partner and are trying to find a solution that allows us to push this expese back to the tenants.

Assuming the property next door that you referred to is a commercial retail building create much traffic that could get you more business.