Take note of the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and proximity to public transportation.

Regulations like this can not only affect your cash flow negatively, but will also likely affect the property value negatively if you were to sell.Only after looking deeply into all these factors do I start to consider attractions in the area, typical amenities, transportation, rental incomes vs home prices, etc.

In the Upper Darby/Delco area in general I find it best with multi's sticking to areas with convenient public transportation, preferably on one of the rail lines coming in and out of the city.

With a background in marketing, I'm eager to leverage my skills to effectively promote rental properties.We're currently exploring the acquisition of a multi-tenant industrial building with features such as:Multiple suites suitable for various tenantsAmple parking facilitiesConvenient access to major transportation routesGiven my marketing experience, I'm keen to understand how best to apply it in this context.

Since I own these properties (and the home I live in), I was explained by the broker that when I visit my properties, even to do repairs or haul appliances, I'm essentially just transporting tools/appliances from one of my properties to another one of my properties (not a business).

This includes transportation, lodging, and 50% of meals.Primary Purpose: If the trip is primarily for business (e.g., more than 50% of the trip is dedicated to business activities), you can deduct 100% of the travel costs (e.g., airfare, rental cars).

Property SelectionFocus on Neighborhoods: When searching for properties, prioritize neighborhoods with good schools, amenities, and access to public transportation.

I live in the city / brickell in a high rise where it's close to transportation.

Here are the key details:Property Type: 5-unit mixed-use building (2 retail, 3 residential)Asking Price: $5,200,000Building Size: 4,526 SFLot Size: 1,573 SFAir Rights: 4,939 SF availableLocation: Prime area, corner lot, close to public transportation and major attractionsFinancials:Total Annual Income: ~$359,305Net Operating Income (NOI): ~$278,686Existing Debt: $4.375M @ 4.28% (assumable, maturing 1/2031)Rent Roll:Retail tenants with leases extending through 2024Residential units are all 3-bed/2-bath, free-market, with luxury finishesI’m trying to figure out how to best analyze this deal and determine if it’s worth pursuing.

My daughter attends Emory University and will live in one unit while I rent out the others.I’d love any neighborhood recommendations (in addition to Decatur) that are still conveniently accessible to Emory by foot, bike, or public transportation.