It seems difficult to get started with little money.

This can put a significant strain on your finances and cash flowThey also often require a large down payment themselves and may have a strict repayment schedule that can be difficult to meet, especially if there are unforeseen circumstances or delays in renting the property or generating income from itIn addition, relying on this type of loan may expose you to higher financial stress and the possibility of default if you are unable to meet your loan obligationsThe final decision depends on your overall financial situation, risk tolerance, and your ability to manage the associated costs and obligations

It sounds like the 2 BR floor plan makes this process even more difficult.

It is not very difficult or complicated to evaluate commercial real estate, there are plenty of good books available that can teach you how, textbooks, online courses, community college classes, even excellent youtube videos etc, and it is actually quite enjoyable in the process to learn.

For example, ski season weekdays that are stranded between two booked weekends are pretty difficult to sell. 

Doesn't sound like it would be too difficult to get funded.

Finding a good account and bookkeeper wasn't difficult and using online registered agents was way more cost effective.

ThanksIt would be very difficult to accomplish this. 

Large deposits are nice, but very difficult to actually get access to escrow funds in the event of default.

Agree it is difficult to assess costs when they vary so much by location.Keep in mind that some turnovers are sickenly expensive, and that is just the nature of the business.