So pick an industry or business type you like, and I'd go talk to the businesses, ask them who their broker was, how was their experience with them and if they "specialized" in that industry.  

It's always important to screen anyone you are doing business with. 

I normally advise that people start a business as a sole propeitor in their first year.If it is successful and something you want to continue, then have a conversation regarding entities.

Maybe I could leverage my other business but I don’t know the requirements for that as we do have outstanding loans already 

Quote from @Don Bessette: First, you need to realize this is a business relationship.

However, I believe this life-changing turn has been a blessing in disguise.In 2022, I had the opportunity to work with a skilled entrepreneur and together, we grew multiple businesses in Excavation, General Contracting, Inground Pool Installations, and Real Estate.

You may be better off with a higher rate and the flexibility to access the equity in that property to grow your business or even bail you out of a jam.

They pay you rent, and they operate a parking business.

If anyone is open to doing business down in florida (Melbourne Area) id be more than happy to connect you as well.

The similarities are strong with the brothers with their behaviors, such as, suspending distributions to investors and other poor business practices.