. $1k/employee could mean a couple of weeks to a couple of days depending on the industry/job that these small businesses have to pay their employees. 

STNL industrial is also a good one right now ( Fedex and or Amazon type hubs).Your place a restaurant and dry cleaners would have to know the credit mix.

So far as they are concerned, no billboards, no manufactured / industrial housing, and there is a demolition delay, were I to choose that route.

I also work full time in the commercial RE service industry.

Hey River,I was born and raised on the east side of Seattle and have been in the real estate industry for several years now.

I have been known to "help" less experienced appraisers understand the nuances of valuation in our industry when providing them with the financials and property your;).

I have been in the real estate industry for 17 years and in construction for almost 30 years (wow, I feel old now).

@Ricky Solon That's the biggest lie in this industry and it makes me laugh every time I hear on the radio.

However, there are still companies powering through finding ways to make deals happen.With the protection the government is providing to banks, they are still able to lend as well.Three key words to remember when raising capital that will help you get started: Relationships, Plan, Deals.Relationships - This industry is based on relationship building and trust.You must establish trust with investors.

Start connecting with the folks in the industry.