There is a significant amount of Healthcare, Insurance(Erie Insurance) and Manufacturing(Locomotive production at WABTEC).  

I see how you could see it differently depending on your rental product.  

I'm a software engineer, have some ideas for SaaS products that may, potentially, be useful to real estate pros.

The listing agent misrepresented the product so I guess what it boils down to is it better for me to take an ok deal that’s on the table and pretty much guaranteed since I have both the appraisal and inspection report or is it better to walk away in hopes of finding a better deal?

Definitely not--the data can provide invaluable context and enhance our understanding of the market, and I study macro data consistently. 

Happy Holidays to everyone and hope we are all being safe. Happy New Year as well to everyone and to their New Year Journey. Stay Balanced, Stay Focused, and Stay Blessed!  😎 🙌

Local Credit union has loan product specific to small multifamily investments. 20% down, 5/1 ARM at 3% amortized over 25 years, balloon payment after 10 years.

@Robert Leonard is exactly right..standard VA home loans are intended to put military members and veterans into move-in ready homes that don't require significant repairs.There is a separate loan product called the VA Renovation loan, which essentially packages a home purchase loan and a home improvement loan into a single product.

I will talk to my lender about this product. 

She has also vaped in the house in front of me when the lease clearly states no smoking or vaping of any product.