But it's like a one-stop shop and they set you up with all the ads.

VA is great for the 100% financing which covers 2-4 units as well and those can be rented in addition to rooms in a primary.Just make sure you shop around for quotes (without letting multiple lenders pull credit). 

If the list price is pushing the envelope high as is usual fashion in Portland Metro, it will just sit without many showings at all, until price is lowered, all the while teetering on the "what's wrong with it" days-on-market pendulum .

Activities such as appealing assessed values, shopping for cheaper utility providers, shopping for cheaper insurance, or even energy efficiency upgrades are all on the table.

All the hotel brands are coming to market with new franchises that have full kitchens, large rooms, pools, laundry, gym, outdoor courtyards and kitchens, are located directly in the dining, entertainment, and shopping districts and adjacant to transportation corridors and have on site staff. 

I own Ko Cafe (722 Grand St @kocafejc), a coffee shop in Bergen Lafayette and we're always having conversations with owners, investors and the like on how neighborhoods are evolving!

The current asking price is 620K and it is 10min away from Kingstown Alexandria which has many amenities like shopping, eating, etc.Given your expertise in the real estate market, I value your opinion on whether this property is a good deal and if it aligns with current market trends.

Will people pay their last dollar to keep a roof over their head or will they pay to keep their virtual donut shop?

This means the terms and requirements of the loan will be different, so it's important to shop around and find the best option for your situation.Managing a larger building will also require more time and resources.

I would go with workshop option, but get a deposit and signed lease before you start the conversion on the garage to work shop.