She is known to have high standards (I'm a native and this is her reputation in Tucson).

SBA's regulations on leasing require that the small business occupy at least 51% of the rentable property if the 504 project is for an existing building and at least 60% of the rentable property (with the intent to move into at least an additional 20%) if the 504 project is new construction.Eligible Borrowers: For-profit, non-publicly traded businessesTangible business net worth (including affiliates) not to exceed $15 millionAverage net income of the business not to exceed $5 million over the previous two yearsOwnership must generally be comprised of 51% U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (some exceptions apply)Examples of Property Types Fountainhead Finances:Medical offices or medical facilities (such as labs and clinics)Office buildings (including office condos)Warehouses (and other industrial properties)Day care facilities (for children or adults)Free-standing restaurantsLimited-service, flagged hotels (some unflagged destination hotels will be considered)Auto repair shopsAssisted-living facilitiesCall to ask about many other property types that are eligibleIneligible Borrowers: Non-profits (except sheltered workshops)Passive holders of real estate and/or personal propertyLending institutions (mortgage brokers and correspondent lenders are eligible)Life insurance companies (franchised agents are eligible)Businesses located in a foreign countryBusinesses selling products or services through a pyramid planGambling concernsBusinesses which restrict patronageGovernment owned entities (excluding Native American tribes)Consumer and marketing cooperatives (producer cooperatives are eligible)Businesses engaged in loan packagingBusinesses that have previously defaulted on a Federal loanBusinesses engaged in political or lobbying activitiesIneligible Use of Funds: Working capitalInventoryRolling stockBusiness “good will” or “blue sky”

Congrats, Josh, from a fellow native Kansan! 

I am native to Iowa, but lived in NYC for a while. 

I almost feel inclined to go with what the natives suggest.Had anyone done this in a c-class neighborhood and was confronted with horrific situations after the fact, extreme damage, mishandling of the appliances or even theft?

I am a native Californian and I grew up in the beautiful suburb of San Marino/Pasadena.

Newbie investor here but a Cleveland native for all 25 years of life!!

I'm not a native or resident of Maine but own property there and plan on buying more in the future.

Rob,Philadephia native, Temple alum, and fellow investors here. 

I am a San Diego native and absolutely love this city and all it has to offer.