Minor interpersonal tip, but a piece of advice I heard online that maybe(?)

Regardless of the size and type of retail property, below are some considerations and tips to consider when evaluating your next retail investment.Types of Uses Matter More than EverOver the last five years, the growth of e-commerce has forced the retail industry to evolve significantly.

All tips and advice are welcome!

Just some tips :1.

I’ve never dealt with hard or private money and was looking for some tips with it and any recommendations on who to use.

Offer price: $170,00020% conventional, 30 years, assume 4.5% interest for rental propertyAssume down payment, closing, minor fixes = $40,000 cashMortgage & Interest: $689Property Tax: $218HOA: $241Insurance: $60Property Management: $100Maintenance: $50 <-- efficient ~1,000 sqft condo, HOA covers all exterior (also water and basic cable)Vacancy: 8.33% ($131)Total average monthly cost: $1,358Total average monthly cost w/ vacancy factor: $1,489Expected rent: $1,575Averaged expected cash flow: $86 w/ vacancy impact; $217 w/o vacancy impactCash on Cash: 2.58% w/vacancy; 6.50% w/o vacancy <-- how does that "feel" for California?

One tip I can share: the most important thing you can do to get started is find an agent who invests themselves.

I just play one on TV.

I would appreciate any tips and all advice! 

All of our rentals are in Denver and Colorado Springs where we work and live, so I don't have any great tips for out-of-state investing.