Since REI Nation has had real experience here, I was genuinely curious to hear their thoughts.  

The Real Estate Guys do a great newsletter with lots of high-level information about the economy and how it impacts real estate.  

It would be much appreciated.Direction on the applicable laws in Real Estate, sure: "Google.com". 

I recently closed on a commercial condo unit (for retail), which is one unit in a building that also has 7 apartments. 

Quote from @Michael James Hamlin: We just moved to Baldwin county and we are looking to network/partner up with other professionals in new construction, fix and flip or commercial.

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My apartment bldg has 6 units, so it's a commercial loan.

.- Then you need to register for a commercial activity licensehttps://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/g...- Once you have a commerical activity license you can finally get your rental licensehttps://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/g...All of the above will be done using the eClipse online portal systemIf your property is built before 1978:The system will kick back your application and you will not be able to get a rental license until you get a Lead Safe test.This is when you will hire a licensed 3rd party to come out and doing a lead test for you.

I have never financed anything with commercial space, and know it adds a layer of complications, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

That was an excellent non-answer to my question, Skyler. hihi :)No they are not all the same. some are only interested in dealing with conventional purchases other are as you say better at handling assignments or double closes, some are commercial specialty, etc....A investor friendly one would be, at least from my point of view, one that understands there may need to be some last minute wheeling, dealing, and adjustment made to close a deal, understand what needs to be done and do not freak out about creative deals.Maybe my understanding or thoughts are wrong but that's what I meant by investor friendlyregards :)