The only commercial real estate to invest near me is office buildings, shopping centers, etc.

I am currently in the research stage of becoming a real estate investor and looking for advice, tips, etc.  

We were able to show the units before the sale closed (and while still staged).

(I am from Buffalo, NY and I realize that is state dependent) We are applying for an FHA 203K loan and a few of the first few banks we spoke to do not allow you to utilize an LLC with their loan options.We do plan to acquire more properties down the road but should we pursue an LLC at this early stage? 

Reasons centered around time/hassle/returns and exit value.

Im in the "figure out how to do it" stage.

I put the decedent's address into google maps to check the property, but then I'm stuck when their address is a hospice care center or out of state.

I need to get past the analysis paralysis stage.

And every time I get to the offer stage I'm shocked at what people are paying for these assets.  

They are also the most affordable places with reasonable commutes to major employment centers around the SF/Oakland/Fremont/Walnut Creek corridors.