Commercial properties tend to yield higher returns but come with more complexity, higher risk, and longer vacancy periods, making them better suited for experienced investors.

Also do you have any info on him. i can dig up some info on him and then get an attorney to file a suit against him if oyu wanted to go that route. happy to assist in digging up info so you can give it to an attorney. note I am not an attorney but a note investor and good at finding stuff on the web

Can you buy a house with a legal suite?  

I’ve seen cases where the lender filed the deed in lieu, then when the borrower threatened suit offered them a cash settlement to forgo litigation.  

You can search for their NMLS # as well, but in the private money/hard money space there are grey areas in certain states as to whether or not you need to be licensed.

Present the pertinent property details efficiently (bullet points, not paragraphs), highlight amenities (in-suite washer and dryer or reserved parking), and include your company name ("professionally managed by...").

They are better suited for other exit strategies.

What types of real estate projects are best suited for private lending?

I would be hiring an attorney to be first in line for any distributions that do come as it's literally first come first serve for people that file suits and obtain judgement first.

The experience is working out pretty well.I think their goal is to be your one-stop-shop for the whole process and that will suit me going forward.