Is this a Viable Strategy with Commercial Property?

[Greg P.]

Hello, I am currently in the Residential business, but thinking about going into Commercial for time being. It makes the most sense with the economies of scale. So, lets say I was able to locate a a decent retail or apartment with some value add play and I was to use my private lender to fund the deal; would I be able to refinance with a local bank as long as the income from the property was able to support the debt? Thank you.