Example - I purchased an automotive shop with all the equipment intact at a bankruptcy auction for $117,000.

Brokers are able to shop all of insurance providers and find you the best deal!

They could still be shopping around thinking they can just change their mind if they find something better while leaving you completely in the dark.  

I hope to connect with people in the community, learn how to shop investments, find markets, and all things CRE.

We have a property that a number of months ago we had a plumber that had to clean out the sewage drain lines and he took a video and pictures and the line was plugged with what looked to be industrial strength shop wipes/paper towels, tampons, rags,  ect…We got contacted by the property manager that the line was stopped up again.

Alternatively, can I get pre-approved online or with my bank and go from there before shopping between lenders? 

Buying real estate is not like shopping at Kroger because you cant negotiate with the cashier but you can negotiate real estate with a seller anytime!

In my area it's a mix of boutique local commercial shops and the big national players. 

It may not be indicative of their capitalization (albeit it is an indicator of their capital partners cost of capital to a degree), but there are numerous lenders still offering less than 2 or 2.5 points on DSCR loans out there, so it’s worth shopping around for borrowers.

One distinction that has not been brought up, a legitimate service animal is there to provide some vital service for it's handler therefore is never left home alone while everyone goes out shopping, dinner or sight seeing.