Seems doable, depending on a few factors will determine what the right product is for you.

Depending on how hands on I am.

It also depends on your morality towards the people you rent to. 

I'm able to review the reports provided and help my clients make the best choices depending on what they're doing.

Depends.

An article from The Mortgage Reports explains:“The amount you need to put down will depend on a variety of factors, including the loan type and your financial goals.

There would potentially be some weight issues with the 2nd+ floors of some shopping malls, depending on what the potential tenant wants to store in the upstairs unit. 

It depends on what your plans for the property are. 

As I'd imagined, it seems like there are no hard-and-fast ways that a deal must be structured, but rather there is room for flexibility depending on the situation, and in any case consultation with experienced professionals at every level is key.

You missed an important item: Depending on how a person does #1 or #2, it could get them: A fast-pass to the "Principles Office" for "bullying" and now there sitting in "detention"....