I considered forming a C corp and having me and my wife take our IRA and "invest" them in my C-corp but I think that is not allowed.c) I have a 401k that could do it but the payment would be hefty I thinkd)  I have a brokerage account large enough to do most of the deal but liquidating the funds it's in would be a significant tax hit (not a tax professional  :) )e)  There is hard money lenders but I don't really know what impact they would have on my bottom line.f)  I have enough in home equity to do it. 

what are you and your partners current liquid capital ability

I understand that any of these products are subject to my debt to income ratio.

Whether it be schedule C, E, K-1 or whatever.

There are all types of long term loan products available for commercial properties. 

Especially if it's hard moneyif it's a heloc or private money and your financials are strong enough to hold both notes, they may not care to do either and just cut you a check. seasoning is common and differs by loan product and the bank overlay (meaning the bank may be more strict even if the product says 6 month seasoning and require you to wait 12)delayed finance is a bit tricky because it generally requires a lender who knows the program well.

Volatility and risk in the product type coupled with an economic slowdown... investors just aren't and won't be looking to place capital in the retail sector when other areas like multifamily and office remain hot. 

With net metering, expensive power from SDG&E, and lots of year round sunshine the payoff time can be much sooner.

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