Hi @Michael Goddard what are your real estate goals?

This change facilitates a diverse range of future uses, including office, commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces.Why Invest Here?

When it comes to getting loans, which is pretty important for real estate investors, simple "mistakes" can make it so that you either don't qualify or you may qualify but with a higher interest rate or higher loan fees. 

Lau, generally if you are financing with a commercial lender- we lend for business purpose only and a rental property would fall under that category.

I own a small multifamily commercial in Albuquerque and can confirm the diversity of the economic and cultural factors that you mentioned. 

This was my second foray into real estate investing, the previous one being through a “full service” turnkey provider.

It’s awesome to see you starting your real estate journey so early, congrats. 

Hello,Long time lurker and consumer of real estate investing podcasts, books, and other information from BiggerPockets that just closed on my first investment property - a duplex house-hack.  

I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

Since you said you are selling your building I’d argue you already have been a real estate investor.