I believe it depends on the lenders funding source.  

I have 9 loans currently so looking to do a conventional loan on my next depending on that process.

The seller will lose some rent, potentially incur costs to evict, possibly costs to clean out the units depending on your sales agreement.

I am not very familiar. several thousand acre cattle ranch at todays dollars depending on location will be in the multi millions..

Seems doable, depending on a few factors will determine what the right product is for you.

Depends.

There would potentially be some weight issues with the 2nd+ floors of some shopping malls, depending on what the potential tenant wants to store in the upstairs unit. 

LENDBASE has the following feesConventional:1% origination fee$500 doc fee (est)Title Work TBDAppraisal $2000-$3000Environmental $0-$2000 (depending on search) Which all seem pretty normal, but FIRST they require you pay them up front $4,000.00 to start brokering loans, it’s their "non-refundable engagement fee.”Has anyone ever heard of this ever?

And, depending on where your properties are in Portland, the value might be near its peak—selling while they’re in top condition could be a smart move.Ultimately, it comes down to what will give you the most peace of mind and the most flexibility for the future.

Have you tried calling the local police department, or sheriff's department, or the Texas Rangers depending on where this theft took place.