I know there are many strategies/tactics people have used... 

. ;-) There is nothing false wiih what @Henry Clark said.Commercial real estate is broad - Office space, self-storage, Farm, Data centers, residential properties above 4 units, etcIt can be true that one part of commercial real estate is suffering while others is thriving.

Look at their marketing strategy.

She has a deep understanding of the local markets and can help you identify properties that align with your goals.I’d be happy to set up a call to discuss your plans in more detail and share insights about neighborhoods, strategies, and what to expect when you visit.

I have construction loan on the current house I'm building and used similar strategy (land was purchased outright and used to cover majority of the down payment).

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

Long-term single or small multifamily rental would be our strategy to go. 

Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

We still use the BRRRR strategy in Jacksonville, FL.

It's actually the best strategy in the Nashville area if you can build an HPR yourself and own both, STR the other side.