If you shop around for an independent granite guy, you will find it for about $30 per square foot plus $200 for an undermount sink.

However, as we are shopping for a second investment property, I'm wondering whether or not it makes sense to do so again?

I think you can definitely choose to shop around a little for lower closing costs.

I'm not sure I'd want to change zoning, the variance you have can be more valuable and I might suggest you look at a small mixed use, say an office or barber shop or something and living quarters.

My crystal ball is in the shop. 

I recently built a new shop for my business and now I will be collecting the rent checks instead of giving them away.  

Much easier for me to shop when I know what I'm looking for.I will reach out to everyone individually that has asked for details. 

We focus on destination type tenants ( karate schools, barber shops, hair salons, nail places, restaurants, doctor offices, environmentally friendly dry cleaners, etc. ).

@Sherry Norman  put the shoe on the other foot as a capable funder I see your type of posts all the time the only thing your bringing to the table is the deal.. plenty of deals out there. if you have to post on line for a money partner that's your problem right there your not strong enough.I suggest you get your money partner FIRST then go shopping I think you have the cart before the horse..

I sold 4 unit multifamily in Auckland NZ last year and paid off the debt on the Block of 5 retail shops and flat and never looked back.