Its a boutique shop now and the owner lives upstairs. 

There could also be potential to convert a greenhouse into a boutique office space for someone to rent.

I had funds with First Pension in LA, a small private boutique provider with great customer service, when they went belly up and stole $60M of investor funds.   

Most condo boards like it when apartments are renovated as that typically raises the sales prices in the building but in smaller boutique condos where everyone will hear the renovations and be affected by water shut downs, etc, that might not be the case.

Having some asset (like medical offices) “back your investment” is a little different than wanting to be a silent partner in the local dry cleaning or boutique smoothie joint.

I'll be working for a boutique commercial bank and look forward to meeting with investors in the area soon!

I would like to know if I should be going for large brand name or small boutique brokerage?

., is a boutique Nevada legal practice that focuses on business and real estate transactions, business succession planning, business purchase and sale, finance, and entity formation and governance.When preparing to form a new business, and before entering into any business transaction, the expertise of an experienced attorney can help to minimize risk, protect interests, and maximize the potential for success.

Plus utilities.It is THE most trendy area--small bistro restaurants, craft beer bars, used clothing 'boutiques', and 1 block walk to the subway.The other lives in 'up and coming' Bed/Sty. 

Latitude Realty is a great boutique brokerage that focuses on that niche, and Encompass Realty is one to check out especially if you are interested in buying properties at auction.