Should I meet them in person at the new builds ?

Check out my personal favorite, Set For Life by Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.3.

Personally, I would start hitting the education piece of real estate investing hard.

I hope you're all having a productive week.

@James D.I can recommend 2 contractors I have personally use.Send me a DM.Goodluck

Personally, I don't think you have a shot in hell of assigning the liability to the tile company.

Now this number will change if the person pays off early, etc. 

Hi - typically Mixed Use properties are going to require a traditional commercial real estate loan from a bank, small balance commercial private lender or for the larger ones a CMBS style loan.However, a newer "DSCR Loan" product for Mixed Use is making a comeback - which is a really great option for smaller properties/more beginner investors since it has all the same trappings as a residential DSCR Loan (30-year fixed, easy qualification, straightforward process) for a property with commercial units.Generally going to be limited to 8 units max and has to be primarily residential in every way (majority residential by units, square footage and rents) but if it fits all that, its a great option

Your best asset would a friendly real estate agent. find the right person who's willing to help you and educate you along the way. 

I have never personally had issues with insurance even in the valley for my clients now that I think of it.