I'm currently stuck in limbo with a tax lien on the property and the IRS being shut down, so I'm shopping around to see if any one else could match the rate I've already locked in. 

I handle several section 8 apartment unit properties so it would be a pretty simple matter to evaluate the rent rate through government support, guaranteed rent definitely helps me sleep at night (provided our president doesn't shut the government down long enough for HUD to delay rent payments).Let me know if you want to seriously run the numbers on this place presuming you have the equity to get financing on this deal (175,000 for 10% down, $87,500 for 5% down, etc).

Some companies do not want to write habitational buildings with certain business exposures (restaurants, Liquor stores, ...). 

We have a restaurant that is paid off and would like to sell.

Hi @Diondre Person, there is a bigger pockets meetup every Wednesday at 6pm in Canton, the restaurant where we have been meeting is closing but @Jeffery Waicak is the organizer.

Think making your own dinner vs going to a 5-star restaurant, that's what we are really comparing here.

But the handy man is there for an emergency, broken window, sump pump problems, door won't shut etc.I want guys working on my houses that do not have that creepy factor, it sounds a little silly but my tenants are about 75% female college students so I can't have guys lingering around, they need to get the job done and get out.

restaurants would not work w/ the live/work codes.Of course this is all dependent on which building code you are using, this is mostly based on the IBC as well as Fair Housing. 

I keep getting shut down by the big banks when I tell them I want to develop a partnership and explore flexible lending arrangements...

You might want to narrow down your search to certain indicators like crime rate, school ratings, proximity to cafes/restaurants/shopping, and healthcare facilities.The only way to know if the rent roll would cover mortgage and expenses is to determine the rent.