College towns are usually gold mines for rentals, especially with a mix of 2-bed and 1-bed units.

A broker can mix and match and find local area loans with discounts, etc.

This is because it was poorly converted, improperly done, "patched up" over time, and might have mixed up mechanicals etc.

I have a mix use building in CT. the ground floor tenant is a bar/restaurant that recently moved in. they got a $2M General liability insurance and is asking if that's enough. or if they should get an umbrella. the property is valued at around $700k, fyi. where can i read up on best practices for such a case?

Like that report ot the 3 credit agencies and send letters for you?

If STR is permitted there, personally I would never want to mix a property like this.

I do advocate for mixing SEO w/ a strong offline strategy because they work together so effectively.  

NOI/Purchase price = CAP rate (what's typical in the area for similar building types/unit mixes Can the area demographics support the rental increases? 

Depending on what you're looking for, you can find a good mix of affordable properties, especially in the under $200K range.

I own a mixed use property (4 residential units, 1 Commercial unit) and need to update the lease of the Commercial tenant.