So if you are getting a standard Conventional or FHA mortgage I would reach out to a mortgage broker or retail loan officer first.

The commercial lot is also vacant, on a commercial strip (mom n pop retail, banks, gas stations, etc.) 2 lots down from a moderately busy intersection in a redevelopment zone.

We just sold a retail/service center we owned utilizing a wrap around mortgage.  

Then the friendly retail investor is giving advice from the interest of investor.

Nowadays I rarely buy stuff from the MLS because they just look so "retail" to me :) unless they are in a killer location and I don't mind paying premium for. 

Go to meet-ups, build a relationship with a good HML or private lender and the process will be much easier with favorable terms.I haven't use them myself, did a lot research to figure out how they do, I have an old corporation(retail store) with established lines of credit and credit cards already setup, I did apply for a couple more some with same banks I already have a business credit but got a new ones with an zero intro rate to beef up on cash for holiday season. more cash at hand more available to invest and increase profits for us.I am thinking of setting up a new business to start a new venture (Car Dealership,Taco Truck or both in same lot), being in California is no easy for corporations since there are a lot of fees and taxes for some corporations.

Due to the price different between Toronto and SSM, retail buyers are seeing the pricing and they are 'great' deals to them, even though they have climbed this past yearObservation 3:  With material prices up, you would expect new builds to slow down, however in my conversations with GC's and builders they are slammed trying to keep up with the build demand.I would agree with Tyler that there are definitly portions of the city that I would not invest in. 

Just due to supply/demand (there are always more people looking for homes vs businesses/retail looking for space), how much a lazy broker can make or break you in commercial stands out.Glad things are starting to look up for your property.

Purchase price: $550,000 Cash invested: $110,000 Commercial Retail space with 1 acre for garden center and office What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Hello all,I own a CMX-2 zoned property with retail on the first floor, and a single rental unit with a separate entrance on floors 1-3.