So the KEY is to find quality properties at good cap rates where you can land great financing on them in commercial.Some lenders will gloss over underwriting in weak markets if LTV is really low like 50% or 40% LTV etc.I know the quality areas buyers want for commercial the price points are generally 2.5 million and up so with 25% down minimum for retail centers that is 625,000 down plus about another 50 to 60k in closing costs.

Bite the bullet and make the correct business decision instead of concentrating on carrying a weak tenant that places you in jeopardy. 

If they didn't like your offer for some reason their agent can't tell you "They thought your offer was weak and you would never close because....."

Living in a flip isn't for the weak at heart!

Cash position is weak however, that is why I am planning on talking to family and friends to try and remedy that problem.  

I'd would have to agree with Paul on this 1 deal out of 1500 does seem rather weak.  

We've worked together closely on separate deals (advising and assisting on our individual properties) so we each know how the other works, how we communicate, and what our strengths and weaknesses are.  

(Example: A tenant wants to open a pizza place in your space but there are already 7 pizza places in a high mile radius which is too many for the population levels you have etc.)What the other person said makes sense about the landlord needs to properly vet the tenant however that leasing broker knows they are bringing a weak tenant so should expect not to get all the commission upfront is the way I see it.If I am the landlord taking a risk on a weak tenant then I am sure not going to give TI and all this leasing commission to the broker right away.

I will say that my knowledge of financing and dealing with banks is one of my weaknesses right now.

Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, it is wise to pay for the weakness you have, and use your strengths to your advantage.