I certainly can't speak for all banks, but if you insist on going small loan commercial you're likely to find the best bet at the smallest banks you can find. maybe a credit union.

I don't think it is a smart 1st deal, because it could have very negative consequences.

I’d be happy to speak with you about my experience and also the different sections of Asbury etc..

Speak with past and current students!

Positives or negatives to such a strategy?

I'm looking to buy my first rental property, and had a question about liability insurance - I'm buying out of state, and I'm wondering if it'd be best to speak to a lawyer in my hometown about getting a liability insurance policy, or to speak to a lawyer in the city I'm investing in?

@Ericka Grant I cannot speak on the legality of any of this as I am not an attorney.

Generally speaking the deductibles will be either 2% - 5% although through some brokering companies I have seen them as high as 10%, but the deductible will generally need to either meet or exceed your all peril deductible (AOP) of $2,500.

Speaking of budget, how much money are you investing in marketing?

If you know any reliable ones I'd love to speak with them.