I just wish I was doing it for my own business.

If it is someone you know you can give them a straight return as if its a loan - can provide a lower interest rate to provide upside - it really depends on the lender and what are they concerned with and what is their risk profile. 

There are a few different areas I like to target, depending on your goals and budget.We also host a monthly real estate networking event -- "NorCal Real Estate Mastermind" -- First Wednesday of every month at 6pm at Lucid Winery on R St.

Are the business on there trusted? 

Business loans typically won't let you purchase a property if you read the fine print.

@Ian Kibbe digging down the basement is pretty pricey and it depends on the existing footing and the state of the existing foundation.

Insurance companies and car dealerships and plenty of other consumer businesses close by.

I also own a co hosting business but my rentals are in FL and TN. 

An FHA 203(k) loan is definitely one route, but there are other ways to make it happen that might even work better depending on your situation:1.Private or Hard Money Loans: These could be a good option if you want flexibility.

But 2025 offers other opportunities that did not exist 10 or even 5 years ago - think AI and online businesses.