The strategy that attracted me to the deal was to add value with professional management; the GP brings an in-house property management group with scale in the area.Other strategies:• Enhance curb appeal and desirability • Add substantial value to the property by upgrading unit interiors and increasing rents to market rate What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Construction is an industry that attracts people from all walks of life and there are many bad people out there.  

The nearly 9 year lease and 5 options to extend the lease where attractive as long-term buy and hold with strong cash flow How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

The key here is avoiding alleyway properties and locations that attract low quality tenants.

Taxes are the least important of the considerations and should come last.The starting point is how attractive this duplex is long-term.

If you are looking for regular buy and hold, I have more questions about the kind of tenant you are looking to attract (or can tolerate) and what kind of budget you are working with.

Often times people are attracted to lease options because they are tired of being renters and they want to own their own home but can not qualify for a mortgage right now.

I see many new investors in BP and other meetings, Real estate investment is attractive investment strategy and not short get rich game.

This is a major attraction for tenants.The building only has 1 meter for gas, electric, water so I will be responsible for this expense.

Our realtor/property manager has two condos right now that are both attractive.