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. 

It is my guess, having over 100 SEC 8 tenants, that this women will be grateful for the opportunity to make a fresh start.

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?

There was a fresh nick in the plastic pipe caused by them scraping the line against the box as they replaced the meter.

@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.