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. 

If you currently rent for $2,500 and take the $1,750; you have additional positive cash flow of $750 for your rent situation.Have you thoroughly looked over the capex potential issues? 

Quote from @Christian Styles: Potentially able to help you find someone but I would need to know specifically where the property is in order to know who to recommend.  

Diversifying your portfolio could reduce risk and improve overall returns.Higher Cash Flow Potential: If you redeploy the equity into markets with higher cash-on-cash returns, you could significantly increase your monthly cash flow.

How to track potential growth in an area to see if a lot is viable for purchase and building spec homes on etc. 

Any advice on how to navigate this while keeping the deal intact or potential transfer of partners would be greatly appreciated!

-Markets with promising ROI potential and steady demand.

These properties offer excellent potential for rental income and long-term appreciation.Market AnalysisPopulation and Economic Growth Population: Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama, with a population exceeding 220,000 as of 2023, and continues to grow due to job opportunities and quality of life.

I want to be able to find potential markets/listings nationally based on the return.

All lenders have strengths and weaknesses, staying close to them is the only way to learn what each of those are.