Efficiency has nothing directly to do with speed of the "process". 

Husband owned a landscape company and we couldn't source high quality equipment or get it repaired locally at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner.

Husband owned a landscape company and we couldn't source high quality equipment or get it repaired locally at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner.

You don't want the cheapest materials, go for middle of the road on quality. 4.

Knowledgeable, fair, and great quality.

IMPORTANT: you need a high-quality 4-inch razor scraper, not the cheapest on sale.

Its about the right size / type / condition for the property I would like to find to upgrade from the duplex I sold in 2019,   and from my research,  it is likely that the ownership are getting to the point in their tenure where selling might be on their minds.Given the building's likely income/expense numbers  (I own a nearby, similar style/quality property I can extrapolate from) I can make an educated guess to its value and given that value range I can afford it without excess leverage.   

It seems that the greatest factor in the quality of the deal is not the cost to acquire the property but the rent on the units. 

Dwelling (Building coverage)The limit should be based on the Replacement Cost of the building (cost to rebuild withthe same kind and quality excluding the foundation)2.

@Christopher Dolan ultimately that decision is up to you, but I would start by conducting a survey of all other rentals on the market and figure out where your rental fits in based on condition, quality and location.