I deal in the 10 unit and under space typically.Like @Joel Owens said though, in any market you have to have the infrastructure and know what you are looking for enough to be able to pounce on a deal immediately when one becomes available in your sweet spot.

I feel guilty saying it as I know many would kill to be in my position but I feel an awfully lot like Peter Gibbons in Office Space.

California is likely to continue to appreciate due to the limited space in the coastal areas, however, I don't think rents will keep pace.I'm a big advocate of investing where you live, but its tough for California right now.

They have a house they are closing on... and they need some $... and fast...I am new in this lending space... and he said he is new in this type of situation as well.  

There are younger guys who could use the work :-) I really only do it for enjoyment now, so if I need quick turn around time I hire it done.I don't really have a "type" of commercial space--wouldn't necessarily want a restaurant as a tenant  (too unpredictable) unless it was a popular and established business.  

I hate having a bunch of specialized tools laying around taking up space. 

I'm located in Salem and am looking into small multi-family 5-15 units, or larger with a partnership.I think with interest rates where they are, most of us in the multi-family space are looking for maximum cashflow for re-investment.

http://www.scotsmanguide.com/Commercial/Articles/2015/08/Feel-at-Home-with-Rentals/

Then it is more general and falls in the category of  excessive religious, political, or other decorations or putting up recreational equipment when it is not their space.

84900 for land that has a house and 6 Rv spaces on it!