I'm a tenant in the situation, and I was never told that smoking wasn't allowed. 

I'm reaching out to this forum in the hopes of gathering some innovative strategies for real estate investment, given my current circumstances.Here's a bit about my situation: I've been experiencing unexplained pain in my hands, which has unfortunately made it impossible for me to continue working.

If you are taking a space in a center with multiple vacancies, or even taking a space that has been sitting vacant for some time, I would imagine you have a strong hand in the negotiation.Curious: are you working with a broker that represents you or are you negotiating directly with the landlord/landlord rep?

What would you say about a property that lists on multiple platforms, or takes direct bookings?

But, I think my financial situation may be good enough to do a 5% conventional loan, please poke holes in my plan if there are any. 

Both fantastic in their own rights and I am wondering if it is possible/is it advisable to work with multiple lenders?

These areas have multiple military bases and constantly have turnover with families moving in and out of town. 

You need to call multiple lenders, and have an idea what you are trying to achieve.  

Seek professional advice from real estate agents, financial advisors, and mentors in exploring multiple avenues for finding your first property; Conduct thorough due diligence.Good luck!

Obviously, we need to maximize our tax effectiveness in the situation and the monthly is going to be huge, especially if we can’t get the rents to cover the mortgage.