The latter, which I'm a member, is comprised of large professional companies, who might obtain their cash through a mortgage pool or other syndication, to small mom and pop individuals like us, who only loan their own funds on a face-to-face relationship.Serious lenders don't mind paying to be on a list you can obtain for free.

For instance, I know a person that will run a whole job in Grand Rapids, and I would barely need to check on it. 

We tend to be afraid of taking risks and that is exactly why people continue to be miserable at their jobs barely scrapping by because they refuse to think and act differently.

Fast forward 5 years, if the property values don't catch up to your purchase price you will be in a lot of pain trying to get a bank to buy into this situation.I'd walk away with a smile on my face from this one.

I can barely do anything on my Android... and I live on my phone nowadays.

We bit at the higher number, which was still (barely) justifiable for us, and they sent an email of acceptance, but only after the portal had indicated our bid had been rejected.  

For others facing the same situation, especially with commercial property, a solid lease is the key.

It all depends but cash with no contingencies and quick closing is always preferable to financing, especially in todays market with financing and appraisal issues we all face.

(garage is in rear of property with its entrance facing another road other than the main driveway).

You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face.