I'd love to meet you, take a look at the property, and then take some time to do a little research and get back to you with the following information:Current as-is retail market valueEstimated cost of repairsAfter-repair valueHow much you can expect in a quick cash sale (30 days or less)How much you can expect if you list it with a realtor (2-6 months or more)Once you have that information, you can figure out what approach works best for you, and when.

"too many eggs in one basket for a lender or does this up my odds"Mixed use in general, give lenders heartburn since they understand retail and they may understand rental housing, but usually 2 diff guys. 

Industrial and MF are leading the pack, while Retail and Hospitality are on the bottom end of that spectrum.

Purchase price: $75,000,000 Cash invested: $25,000,000 Sale price: $125,000,000 400 unit apartment complex a long with retail What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I used to pay through the nose for income tax on my internet retail business - lots of revenue and really only COGS to offset it the income. 

I’m sure if I tried to turn some to the retail market I would do well but that will probably be a lot of work!

Seeing that times are uncertain and there's a risk to take on new tenants (especially in retail), I would hope that agents are open to that kind of arrangement.

Seeing that times are uncertain and there's a risk to take on new tenants (especially in retail), I would hope that agents are open to that kind of arrangement.

Selling a few houses a year while going to school is better than working retail plus you will be learning the industry.Starting at a 2-year community college is a smart way to go to save tuition dollars as long as you have a solid upgrade (transfer) plan to a BA/BS college/university to finish.

Interesting, almost never use estoppels on apartments (on retail/industrial they do) in OR.Almost always, the tenant-signed lease is as enforceable (and lawyers/courts get it a lot better) than an estoppel.