No low-down payment, owner-occupied options.Many commercial mortgages explicitly forbid owner occupancy.Bank will likely require 6-12 months of reserves.If you want to do turn-key, stick with 3- or 4-family properties where you can take advantage of all the mortgage products for home owners.

It is the single best retirement product available from a fee to return standpoint. 

They are permitted to publicly advertise in a cost-effective manner.Business are permitted to use social media and other advertising techniques reaching a much broader group of investors.Businesses have the freedom in making disclosures to investors which can enhance an investors interest in investing, likely to solidify more deals for the business owner.Financial statements produced by the business for investors do not need to be reviewed or audited by an independent accountant.

Nate, go to a commercial loan product at a small local lender, the underwriting is WAY easier than conventional.

I was wondering if anyone is sourcing any products online such as cabinets, countertops, floors, vanities, windows, etc.?

You have to use Trane or American Standard products for the most part. 

A lot of our product is inside city limits.

The better comparison when evaluating what to invest a tax-sheltered retirement plan into is what else the plan could be investing in, and where you can find the best overall mix of security and income production.  

Commercial real estate is kind of like investing in a buggy whip factory when the automobile is going into mass production.

However, these are of course for non-owner occupied properties only so not to be confused with low down options like a FHA 203k or other similar products.