It's a historic building and the location is such that everyone in town drives by this church on a daily basis and I think the community would be supportive of doing something with the church due to it's location and it's a shame to see it sitting empty and not in use which is what has happened these past couple of years before I bought it.The building is 4 or 5 ft about ground.  

@Michael Knaus - I've worked with a couple of investors in my early years.

Hello, I've spent the last couple years learning a bit about real estate investing, but I'm not comfortable enough to try it without some guidance.

Then I would be looking into the Kelowna market, I would stay out of AB for the next couple years. 

The Boots to Business workshop will help you get started in putting together a business plan; they have a couple week long course that you can take for free and feels somewhat like a Master's course.

I have found a couple duplexes on the MLS that would fit my criteria but there are a few issues.First the Realtor!

There are a couple of pecan trees there on the Lamar campus he planted that must be almost 40 years old now. 

It may cost a couple $k, but will save you from paying the tenants electricity, and you'll recoup your money in a couple years. 

I have been investing in 2-4 unit properties for the last couple of years. 

What could you spend on surveys for deals you buy, maybe a couple thousand a year?