Mitchell:If you plan to hold this property for a long time, it sounds like putting on new siding would be a good idea.  

The idea being to spread out your turnover, so you wouldn't theoretically have all 3 units vacant at the same time. 

Would love to connect and share ideas / thoughts about the market and neighborhoods!

A quick read is a good idea to become conversant, but you will really learn the most by getting on the phone and speaking with a few professionals in the field.

I've read that hiring a private insurance adjuster can be a good idea, and that I should ask the insurance to provide for housing/hotel, as well as keep all receipts for eating out since we don't have a kitchen anymore.Any info & advice will be greatly appreciated!

The idea: I'll be converting/doing a commercial remodel to turn this place into a barbershop.

Hey Elliot, Great idea.

Is one idea.

From what ive learned, its not a great idea or a good return on investment to put granite in average income or blue collar neighborhoods (which is where my property is located).

.  [$3500 - $1122 = $2378]You can play around with a mortgage calculator to get an idea of price range.