But ultimately, that's a decision you need to make with your attorney. 

Each property is different so ultimately you need to look at the numbers and see what makes sense.

Currently a majority of the existing mixed use buildings have the commercial space shuttered with the owners just biding their time until the real estate prices make sense for them to rent out or sell - or they are just asking way too much in rents for any businesses to survive for very long.

If we look back to 2004, 20 years ago, we had just survived the dotcom crash and we're starting into the early years of the Housing bubble.in 20 years, gen x will be well into retirement hitting their own Silver Psunami, if you will. 

Ultimately it will come down to credit and capacity.

Ultimately, if the numbers make sense for your than move forward.

Don’t rely too much on others to guide you ultimately, there will be many voices that tell you how difficult real estate can be, about tenants who flush steaks down the toilet (has happened to me) and evictions in NY.

I know this may be an individual decision ultimately, but what types of land did you purchase, or what regions, or what characteristics and why?  

Despite his best efforts to prove material participation, Jackson fell short, ultimately losing his case in tax court.

Ultimately, your ability to get a multifamily loan is going to hinge on the property's ability to support its own loan.