There are a number of good universities that aren't going anywhere and attract a large number of potential renters to the city every year: Washington University in St.

In today's world, my seller would have had to disclose this potential issue in the selling documents, but he was probably within the limits of the law at the time (the 1980s).I wasn't so lucky when I first moved into my present apartment.The building had quiet hours written into the lease.

You are learning to recognize a dud right away and not waste another minute on it and to immediately recognize a potential deal and know it is worth closer attention.Kudos!

All:I have a potential tenant who is looking to sign a 3 year lease for my first commercial property , a ~2500 SF office building that is over 100 years old.

Hi landloard,I have a potential tenant who he signed his contract and I haven’t sign my part yet.

Also what would be the best way to approach an agent for potential "pocket listings" (dont know if im using the right terminology) to wholesale?

The reality is you are probably reaching less than 5% of the potential buyers in your market 

35-40% non refundable is insane unless the potential profit is overnight 10x.

Eventually you can buy it from them with potential seller financing option (to reduce their tax burden to a minimum on an annual basis. 

The potential pro to a recourse loan is that it is usually not as restrictive.