I think your posts illustrate your dedication to the industry and your trade.

Hi all, I'm new here and new to the industry.

Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Valuation/Appraisal Consulting has many purposes.

For Full Appraisals: Nationwide Purchase Money & Refinance, Litigation Support/Expert Witness Testimony, Prob...

Quit that and go work for someone who is in the industry, even if you work for free.  

Well, here is some out of the box thinking from someone not involved in commercial real estate nor the hospitality industry, but very involved as a patron of restaurants...First question... is your location good for restaurant traffic and does it have adequate parking?

Should this be a red flag about me entering this industry?

In the event that a lender seems to be un-informed or incorrect as related to VA lending guidelines, one might be able to reference said handbook or maybe even email a copy/link straight to the loan officer to clarify… since they are more familiar with the specifics of the lending industry verbiage.b.

Makes me believe that is either not an institutional loan or the property is risky like land or industrial.  

I also went to school for my real estate license but that was only so that I could learn even more about the industry and gain connections...

I work in the healthcare industry as well!