Some of the larger expenses-Interior/Exterior Paint, Storm shutters for a few of the front large windows, added additional cabinets to one unit,  New refrigerator from Dent/Scratch store after old one died,  Laundry units that tenant pays +$50/mo for etc. 

I found it by obsessively searching broker's web sites.

Treat this the same way you would any other type of new business, whether it be a grocery store, auto repair shop or landscaping business. 

On the web, it seems like Sue Cruddas and Grifaldo Properties have decent reviews. 

BetseyWe have listed our properties on Google Business .Since doing that, we are running about 50/50 of people coming directly to our web site and going through HomeAway ,VRBO or Trip Advisor or Flip KeyOur Season is almost 85% word of mouth. which really helps cut down booking fees.We have seen and been told that during season once guest find a place they book for the following year because if they don't they won't be able to get in.We have been doing this going on 3 seasons now, when we bought the place we inherited a couple of guest that have been staying on the property.

The area is upcoming and near to subways, buses, stores and a major hospital.

"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).

I've searched up and down BP and the worldwide web; I am trying to determine if serving my month to month section 8 tenant with a notice to quit sufficient.