I am debating about the converting the existing old gutted building to either multifamily building (6 units each around 500 sqft small studio) or mix of 4 residential and 2 retail/restaurant conversion (the back side of the property has Big enough lot for outdoor dining or any other use cases.Any recommendations for use case of pure multifamily or mixed of multi family and retail?

We are looking at investment properties in Brooklyn, and found one we liked and want to add an additional floor (two stories as of now, would go to three), but the zoning is M1-2, which is commercial.  90% of surround...

Look for properties on main corridors or sites with existing structures (e.g., small houses or retail buildings) that can be torn down and redeveloped.Challenges in South Florida: Be mindful of market conditions and local regulations.

Does anyone know if the mobile homes we purchased existed?  

I can't compel competence that does not exist.

At the end of that period, the owner must pay off the existing loan and get another loan to pay off that old loan.

The existing homes are too small and would require a large expansion, at which point it would just be better to build new. 

When analyzing a new build/“build to rent” property as a rental, what percentages/amounts are others using for:-Maintenance/Repairs-Vacancy-CapexI’d assume it’s less than than existing homes, but by half or is it safer to use the standard percentages?

Also, if you have anything in your existing escrow account, you will get that back within a few weeks of closing.

You'll find a ton of kind, supportive, and helpful people here.Are your existing 7 properties currently in Chicago?