Many people simply use conventional financing starting out. 

Maybe the 2nd is simply an email 3 months later that is automated. 

I agree list on mls  "as-is ", cash only , allow maybe 1 week to submit best and final offers ( access to property would be need )If not metromls :  post on Biggerpockets marketplace without the address Simply provide county , zip code, description of property , pics ( if possible ) , and etcDisclosure : I'm a local realtor 

That, combined with migration due to Covid and huge monetary stimulus by the Fed leads me to conclude that asset prices will continue to climb. 

In having six months of cash reserve saved up for mortgage payments- that's a good plan to simply set aside as much as possible. 

I could go on... it has been time to step away from the party lines and see that they are using this to keep you locked in identity politics. the current cabinet politics are anti american, anti middle class. they simply high jacked the democrat party and hiding in its shell within which they are fully evolving as a fascist dictatorship tyranny.  

Would I simply set up an LLC to own the building and then rent to the business?

I've rented to family friends twice, and both times I assumed it will end up unhappily (so far I'm 1/2 on that measure, with the second not yet concluded) just so I'm not surprised or disappointed at the conclusion.  

The “cost basis” is a little complicated, but essentially you’ll owe taxes on....1) the depreciation recapture and cap gain you deferred on the sold property, plus2) depreciation recapture and cap on the replacement property you are now selling.Remember, a 1031 simply Defers reporting of the gain.

Two identical properties next door to each other may rent for different prices simply because one is managed or promoted better.