I do have some very limited experience with commercial, but I've found it to be risky when retail vacancies come up, at least in the Bay Area.

I worked for a US retail company that had a policy of accepting returns no questions asked and even when I accidentally uncovered someone seriously abusing the policy, my bosses wouldn't pursue the matter. 

In popular markets equity will usually far out pace the cashflow, it's part of the reason people invest in CA.

These areas could see a rise in demand for multifamily housing, retail centers, and industrial spaces as local economies expand.Another key piece of Bessent’s plan is increasing domestic oil production.

A good deal for a retail buyer is something they can pay for which has most of the amenities and location they want.

Retail sales so far are +.7% MoM and +3.8% YoY.

For comparison purposes, I hold ownership units in a LLC that owns a retail/service center where there is a mortgage loan that initially represented 50% of value, now about 35%.  

We're also able to evaluate our rates, and keep pace with inflation, on a monthly and quarterly basis because of shorter term leases. 

These are becoming very affordable from retailers like Home Depot and Floor and Decor, and they really set you apart from builder-grade homes!

I see agents and wholesalers trying to sell properties that are supposedly wholesale, but they sell at retail after it's marked up so much.