We may not be the group to handle it for you but I'd be happy to give you input and suggestions about investing and such in Kansas City.

Any suggestions?

If it was overstated by the owner, I’ll keep the M2M, and raise rent on 6 month increments as suggested.

I need suggestions on lenders for commercial properties that would work with someone just starting out. 

@Shea Davidson I think what people are suggesting is that you find a note investor to partner up with if you want to learn about the business.

@Thomas S.Would you suggest getting an appraisal and then then taking it to the bank?

You might have her check out Set for Life (which is personal finance, though real estate-based), Retire Early with Real Estate, or Rich Dad, Poor Dad (like everyone is suggesting). 

. :) I suggest reviewing your applications, and then asking your top applicant to run their background using TransUnion Smartmove.

I know what it's like to have buyers flake out, but have not experienced anything like this.I would suggest you go to your broker and get in touch with office manager or designated broker and see what can be done for you. 

But then you need to find food management which may be the more difficult thing to find of the two.I have not had as difficult of a time finding properties as you have described but that is probably because of the market I am in, the people I have partnered with, and the connections I have made over the past 4 years or so.I would suggest finding a mentor, bringing value, and then doing what your shows you to do.Good Luck.