I'd also recommend diving into books, podcasts, and even attending real estate events to start learning more.Here:Learn the Basics: Study property types, financing, and market trends.Network: Attend events, connect with pros, and build relationships.Find a Mentor: Seek guidance from someone experienced in commercial real estate.Start Small: Look at smaller deals or partnerships to get your feet wet.Take Action: Once ready, start evaluating deals and making offers.

Your goal is to reach as many potential buyers as possible, and right off the bat you're limiting your pool of buyers.

Many lenders will limit to 65LTV for Foreign Investors, but there are some exceptions who will go to 70LTV or even 75LTV. 

I've been researching the topic of limited liability and the different options to achieve this.

There are limited number of companies and equipment. 

Primarily self limiting beliefs.One of my clients just closed on their first commercial deal and they only had one duplex before I started working with them. 

In some very attractive markets like coastal cities I can see it being worth it not to rent the unit or rent it only under very limited circumstances in the low season because the high season is just too lucrative to allow anything to affect those bookings.

@Dennis McNeely - my concern with getting a soils study is if it shows there's something really wrong with the soil, such as expansive soil, I would have to disclose that fact when I go to sell the property. 

HCD would likely squash any jurisdiction’s attempt to remove or limit a safe unit.It is a good investment to get the unit permitted especially if it is close to the quoted price. 

Rates are usually 10%+ and they’re limited 70%ish LTV.