First question to ask is whether you want to buy into a building with these numbers. If so, you could try a portfolio or direct lender, like GuaranteedRate, Investors or Pinnacle. If you bail on the deal, ask your agent to do a little homework before you make the next offer. A quick check of the tax records *might* give insight on owner/occupied numbers (assumes owners are giving correct residence addresses), and your agent can ask these questions of the other side or their management company. If sellers don't want to answer before a contract is signed, make sure your attorney gets it done before review is concluded. Good luck.

Disappointed to learn that National Cleaners on Pavonia and Erie will be closing after next week. I guess it's not surprising to learn that their lease was not renewed. For what it's worth, the folks there are friendly, hardworking, and offered a convenient service for a reasonable price. The gentleman told me that at this point they have nowhere to re-open. I'm sorry to see them go.

We got tagged, too, on W. Hamilton. Thanks for the cleaning suggestions!