We invested our money into real estate even after everyone would tell us not to that we would loss everything, we invested and we still have our money plus more!

Vegas Phx and Atlanta to name a few saw 70 to 80% loss's in some areas.

Yes, a glass company can replace the pane or "reseal" but there is a loss of continuity already there.

You can do a negotiated buyout of the lease to cover the future tenant improvements and loss of income until releasing.Also the mentioning of retail going bad if economy starts faltering.

Going after him for money loss if eviction occurs, may help, but considering the lease was just signed and he won't be living there.I was just thinking of moving forward with her.In the future I am going to add the buyout clause.

Just keep in mind that from a purely ethical standpoint, it sounds like you violated the contract you willingly signed and the stated penalty is loss of your EM.

I would never allow an investor to absorb a loss himself.

Loss of deposit?

SO Question: If the numbers are correct, income, cap rate and expenses does that mean that the building is worth atm 6 million and the seller is making a loss, selling it for 4,3 million and COULD sell it for the 6 million instead ?

Would you capitulate to the tenant and let her live there indefinately, knowing that your investment is dwindling and the possibiilty of major problems down the road (pest infestation, etc.) or would you cut your losses now and fess up.