you're using the wrong product. you'll get better rates and a much better terms using a residential loan. 

With a lot of people being experts and gurus in the commercial real estate industry what are some qualities to look for when searching out a mentor.

Everyone is out there shopping for the lowest rates and lowest fees and gives no thought to the quality of the lender. 

All things being equal I think 6-10% for a quality property in a good sustainable area is a very fair return.

Here in Pittsburgh a window is $300, painting an average room can be $150-$400 depending on the quality, size, and is it one color or two or three colors.

You have to think about where the leads are coming from because some provides better quality leads than others (i.e. a referral from your sphere of influence vs. a random zillow lead you paid for).2.

The one thing to keep in mind when looking is your price point and the quality of the realtor.

I don't do this "for a living" (I'm a Director of Technical Quality Assurance, for the record) and I don't know what I am within my rights to ask or demand of these guys.Reading the internet is a scary thing...

This deal sounds too tight...would need to drive down purchase price in order for it to work.Pittsfield is a great market for undervalued, high quality buildings.

This will help you to go through all the different loan options that are out there and help you to decide which product - A- that you qualify for and B- fits your specific needs.