The idea is to use this property as an office space, giving me the separation I need from home while providing a place for my assistant to work where I can be more hands-on with them.The business would pay rent for the property, which would cover its expenses.

They aren’t able to get a mortgage themselves so they would provide the money while the mortgage and deed would be in the others name.  

I wrote an article that I think you'd find value in that will provide some answers to your question: https://www.straightupchicagoinvestor.com/blog/6-must-knows

What you want is an agent with experience who knows how to negotiate, watch your back, navigate difficult situations, understand contracts and law, provides an objective cross-check, etc.

The spacious primary suite features a private full bath with double vanity, while the flexible layout provides options for bedrooms, an office, or hobby spaces.

BUT………when asked a DIRECT question, it behooves the person attempting to build trust to provide a truthful direct answer, not insult the person asking the question and not by saying I don’t have to answer that, and not by stating the same unclear statement that was the Catalyst for the question.  

I think this will all start making more sense once you start analyzing deals and working with an agent that can provide some insight. 

With this in mind, I recommend exploring other investment strategies that may provide better cash flow and ROI.

That is a true portfolio loan with a commercial loan and through a commercial lender or bank that provides portfolio lending.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?