"Do you want to buy that at a garage sale being sold directly by the owner, or would you rather buy it in a store, sold by a salesman, backed by some kind of guarantee?

@Troy S.I would say it depends on your level of connections to businesses and expertise in dealing with different businesses (e.g. logistical/legal/practical issues leasing the space to a restaurant versus convenience store).

I've been having some difficulty finding a bank that would offer an FHA option for a mixed use property (2 residential, 1 store/office).

We have a great housekeeper and we keep the supply cabinet well stocked for her to replace consumables and store cleaning supplies. 

I am hoping to purchase a mixed-use property in NYC that has two rental apartments and one store front all occupied.   

https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/long-distance-real-estate-investing-ultimate. 

I would like to add my car to the LLC as an asset, but i have heard several stores about this.Can I do that or not, and if so, do i deduct the interest on my car loan as "other interest" on schedule E or C?

It used to be a deli/liquor store prior.

It used to be a deli/liquor store prior.

I am working with a local partner on a flip in Bay Area and we have got decent savings shopping around.example: nice looking cabinets plus counter top for 3200. if you buy materials at a store with nice show room you will pay more.