People have brought up interesting ideas to help you get to the next level.

My 2 cents: it sounds like you've got to pick a lane and stay in it, become an expert, and level up in that lane.

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

And while seller financing is a very common practice in business acquisition, the good deals are not being done with high levels of it.Particularly with smaller deals, and especially with a business like a laundromat, there are cash buyers out there.

What was their level of speed & competence? 

I always dig into the borrower though (character) - honesty, experience, skill-level, etc.

Entry-level salary but certainly nothing to frown upon.

You can try reaching out to a bunch of them but you most likely will get lackluster response if you don't show some basic level of commitment on your end. 

You've done a great job with keeping your debt low so I have no concerns about your level of discipline to use/reuse a line of credit.All the best!

Moreover, office spaces often face more competition, especially with the rise of remote work and changing demand in the market.On a personal level, I prefer industrial real estate for several reasons.