1,200 square feet of retail and a 2,000 square foot shop.

This will give you a breakdown of American job growth in the top large and small cities across the country. 

Shop around, learn the price per SF of each material or price of each item.

I don't want to reject her just because she doesn't have an American credit score. 

Shop around to find a deal you like.Also if haven't already find the bank lender you are going to use for the Cash-out refinance.  

 :)  And it just so happens my shop is in the thick of all of it!

Also, John Rhode with AAA, and Jason Dauphin with Global Green, they are an independent brokers that shops multiple insurance carriers for you.

You may be able to find management for cheaper, but don't bargain shop as you want a solid team in place for the management of your investment.

@William Hochstedler  Yes, the length of time before the Statute of Limitations can be used is very state specific, http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/state-statutes-of-limitations-for-old-debts-1.aspx  but the general principle is broadly accepted and a statute of limitations defense is available in every state. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/statute-of-limitations-state-laws-chart-29941.html  However some states do exclude mortgages. http://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/realestate/news_analysis/news_developments_2015/state-mortgage-foreclosure-statute-of-limitations.html  Here is a quote from the above link to the American bar association website regarding using the various state Statutes of Limitations in regard to mortgage liens.As a result, it is not uncommon today for a mortgage to have been in default for five years, six years, or even longer before a foreclosure is finally commenced or reactivated.

I started shopping for properties now and I need your advice on following things:1)Which bank or credit union in Pittsburg will give me good rate and nice to work with?