They then determined in the appraisal that the 'extra' value of building the new traffic improvement would increase their property value by 1M!

That way I can reduce my estimates, increase my MAO and stand a better chance of buying something in this hot market.

The modification increased the Original loan by at least $25,000 over where it should have been at time of my foreclosure. 

Will mitigate your risk and exponentially increase your RE knowledge growth.

Hold onto the condo, you will be thanking your lucky stars ten years from now when it appreciates faster and the rents increase faster than any market outside of California.

With last years flooding, the appraisal district may be aggressive on reassessing property values to increase revenues to pay for the "future" flood control projects since voters balked at the mayors initially proposed tax increase to pay for it.

I want to attend meet ups and or social events to increase my REI network.  

Funny I sold a duplex in Chicago for this exact same reason.

The modification increased the Original loan by at least $25,000 over where it should have been at time of my foreclosure.

Target price: 9) no more than 2.5m w/a cap rate of 8.96% (less is better of course) 10) 5 year leases in place with gross rent with with 3% annual increases, no cam includedQuestion:  (a) What if anything should I be mindful of in this purchase particular to an office building?