I own a condo in TI, right in your neighborhood.

@Justin Summers Yes, your mother can still claim the mortgage interest deduction since she holds legal title and makes the payments, even though the 1098-INT is issued to the prior owner.

Again, I agree with Tim's point about the wisdom in tying up your cash for so long.

With new builds you have to watch for developers building in TI's with inflated rents on the resale.

You analyze market rents comparable to the lease.Developers like to build in TI into the leases which can sometimes push rents higher.

My company will do all the deal sourcing, renovation, management, etc.The investor is interested in tying the investment to cashflow (less interested in equity because the properties aren't worth a ton) and wants to have a more long-term relationship vs. just debt.I haven't found any similar scenarios so here's what I've come up with and I need help!

The difference is, int is liquid in your bank, and thus it has more value based on the ability to keep it moving. 

Other places rent increased significantly like they did in my market (DC), with a ton of homeowners moving over to becoming renters, and their previous homes being in tied up in foreclosure for years, decreasing the available amount of housing.The market crash was what made me go all in on real estate.

Reality is I don't have any interest in tying up my money in more rental property since I live in Asia and I am looking forward to a break from landlording.

Lastly, be flexible in TI (Tenant Improvement) you're willing to provide to your potential tenant.