I'm unclear if that's a decision that can be controlled at the time of purchase, or is dictated by your financial account set-up with the bank.How do you and your spouse handle your accounts, and how has it impacted your financing options? 

I'm actually in town until Saturday (9/1) morning.

I've flipped multiple SFHs, but this would be my first commercial deal.I've talked to several lenders, but they all have one or more issues, such as needing 25% down when I can only do 20%, proximity of property is too far from a major city (I'm in WV and no city in the entire state has more than 50,000 residents), I don't have any commercial experience or track record, etc.Therefore, I'm now contemplating asking the seller to consider leasing me control of the property for 2 years with an option to purchase within that time frame.This would provide me with the following benefits:allow me to negotiate the upcoming lease renewal of a major tenant,give me time to come up with a larger down payment,give me time to establish experience managing commercial property,give my new LLC time to establish a track record and income,give me time to find a lender willing to work with me.I will also need to pay the current listing broker their fee, and I would need to pay a deposit and monthly lease payment to the current owner.My questions are:Does anyone have experience with such an arrangement?

I think we have a lot more time then needed.Third  Rent control is stealing property rights of owners to give to the indigent.

I have one camera that cost $1000 retail but has a 40mm optical zoom that I can control remotely.You get what you pay for.

I have a roofing company with solid 5 star reviews on every web site that everyone claims to be the best price and value in town who is asking for $55 a sheet replaced.

There is an REO property in the town next to me that I would like to investigate further and ultimately make an offer on.

I have been investing in a College town for about 8 yrs now.  

Is this building subject to rent control?

I'll be renting a car and taking a drive through the town.