@Vidit Maini Starting your business as an LLC taxed as a C corporation offers flexibility but involves double taxation unless you elect S corp status, allowing profits to pass through to your personal return.For tax savings, deduct startup costs, track business mileage or vehicle expenses, and consider a home office deduction.

Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy. 

I am betting a lot of media is going to be coming out of how under insured people were because to be fully covered was "too expensive".

Sounds like their combined income likely beats your other tenants.Your gut is probably your best bet and you need to go with it. 

Unlike our real estate investment, there weren’t hefty transfer fees involved in either the purchase or sale.

From what Ive read, it looks like I may have to get a business certificate to do this in SF but Im not sure what that entails or what else is involved?

Personally, I love them because they offer built-in diversification.In my experience, local banks are your best bet for financing mixed-use properties.

I'm looking to get involved in this space, too. 

This is a bit more involved, but as you scale, it is something you should consider.In response to your second question, I would say "yes" to allowing pets.

That's right, only those willing to compromise.This is also why many so-called "creative financing" deals often involve low-quality properties.