I should add that my lot was marked by the City for rezoning to allow buildings up to 10 stories.

Turns out about a year ago a guidline was changed in the Freddie/Frannie regs that doesn't allow "No-cash out refis" unless one has been on title for 6 months (seasoning!!!!).

Is there a max % of seller contribution/credits allowed on commercial property?

My bank allows it.

Real estate seems to be the best vehicle to financial freedom, and to allow the time for more meaningful work such as volunteering or being more involved in the community.I've reached out to a few local investors to make some connections, but hope to continue to expand that circle. 

Allow plenty of time to close, 60 days at least.

Otherwise, it is mighty dangerous, because everyone wants to be in expert in health, law and taxes, based on their extensive Facebook studies.Your friend has (correctly) heard that the new tax law allows Section 179 for rental properties.

The reason I side tracked on law school was because I did not want to incur a large amount of debt, spend 3 years in school effectively allowing me to miss out on investment opportunities while not generating any income during that time period.

Turnkey providers should have a system in place to allow for modest revenue generation and developing relationships with contractors/vendors to provide those services at their cost with a small administrative fee.

Make sure your talking to the decision maker and if they say I need to think about it, tell them they are not allowed to think about it and that you are very busy and will move onto other deals.