Real estate agent game is all about connection and people, so pictures are pretty much a must in my opinion.If looking for retail clients, sellers especially, a line about "find out how much your house is worth for free from a real estate professional, zillow does not give you the whole story"

Right now, no one knows the value of retail as an example.However, this reinforces a couple of things:1) Understand the return on your investment and be realistic2) Realize return is based on two things: Operating income and equity growth (price appreciation)3) Make sure you're making good operating income from DAY ONE.4) Next five year probably not real good for price appreciation5) Manage your debt wisely since it is an "expense".  

I understand that the debt will be calculated using my current mortgage and car payment (hopefully all credit cards will be paid off before I apply, and I have no student loans/alimony/child support/medical debt/etc...).In 2019 I had a retail job which gave me a w-2.

I sold 3 families and now I'm looking for one retail and apartment on top. 

Retail?

@Darren ChangHi DarrenI work as a commercial agent in Multi-family, Retail and Office.

Well, in this business its give to get.A lot of retail leases are gross leases (i.e. their profits determine part of their rent).  

It's currently listed at $124,950 but has retail/office space on the ground level and two apartments upstairs.

This isn't unfamiliar to a business whose marketing strategy involves retail, but it presents a special problem for the one retailing it.

-Monthly cashflow/returns (And cashflow after refi)-Current Retail Value-Potential Sale Proceeds  (Don't forget to factor in make ready, realtor fees, and closing costs).If you are cash flowing, then it may be worth keeping and taking out a HELOC or refi.