We have mostly commercial retail tenants, 25 tenants across 3 properties total right now, and we are looking to expand our portfolio going forward.

So I would take the retail price of a property and then compare with the average rental/sqf for that area.

DON'T act like a typical retail consumer when you go to purchase your products.

The reason is because agents tend to look at "deals" from a retail perspective.  

There also has been massive amounts of investment in the urban infrastructure.

Don't take on too much risk as a newer investor, you don't know what you don't know just  yet.Having the ability to do skilled labor for free can be a massive advantage. 

The problem would be trying to convince the seller that:1. it's a real offer2. that they could not get a better deal even if they owned a mortgage company 3. the massive savings this offer is for any borrower We're talking ZERO broker compensation, no Lender Paid Compensation (i.e. 

Then like any retail you have to check the lease - what’s included - who pays CAM etc.

I held a Broker's license and did a few residential retail client transactions, but would walk through and analyze 300+ homes/year.

VA loan means you'll be buying a retail home with a strict inspection.