Neighboring Mishawaka has one of the largest concentrations of retail stores in the state, and the entire region boasts affordable housing, over a dozen institutions of higher learning, easy transportation access and convenient commute times that average 20.2 minutes.

Try the Sears outlet store in Concord.  

It is super convenient and provides significant savings over traditional carpet stores.

The Bigger Pockets book store if full of great books: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store

grocery stores?

10% down if Owner Occupied / SBA 7a. 25% down for multi family / commercial investor / warehouse etc.  

I would just get the basics: sofa, coffee table, a set of pots and pans, dishes from a local discount store.  

The Bigger Pockets book store if full of great books: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store

BUTThe big box stores will go out of their way to make you happy.

9) HUD Foreclosures: The HUD home store is a great source of investors.