No need to waste anyone's time if the quad you want to buy is $400,000 and you only can buy a property at $200,000.Good luck on your Journey!

I bet they are in it 50k on legal fees now its highly complicated Old railroad right away that was bought by the state and now its a state asset were they are making it a bike and walking path and the state it turns out cannot be sued for an easement of necessity.. its quite complicated really at the end of the day its a 500k chunk of dirt they either get me my right of way or cut me a check,Now that I am doing business in your fare state and in Charleston SC that has old old parcels and deeds that go back pre civil war..

Your best bet is to sit down and talk with an agent and discuss your needs and wants.  

But I am still excited about the whole journey and I can't wait until I get everything rocking.

I certainly can't speak for all banks, but if you insist on going small loan commercial you're likely to find the best bet at the smallest banks you can find. maybe a credit union.

(note this is my 10 seconds opinion after looking at the map... note.. do not take it forgranted.. i maybe wrong... since I am personally not familiar with this area, but rule of thumb... is... typically the first impression is right... think of Hurricanes....)In regards to figuring out which property has good appreciation and all that jazz... just hit up loopnet analyze bunch of listings and you will get the gist of it... or feel free to check out my blog.. to see how newbie like me navigates the waters within the first 2 months and 8 days in the journey of commercial real estate...  

I’m also on the knowledge phase of my real estate journey.

Having dealt with smokers who dont think butts are trash and twenty something slobs I empathise, your best bet is get them out.

The days the angel investor realize they are betting on non-profitable companies in SFBA are not too far.

Even if you have to look outside of your immediate area to make that happen, that may be the best bet.