They are for commercial RE (MF 5-units and up).

Hi Everyone,With Jump Start Germantown and all the potential commercial work on the horizon on Germantown Ave, I am trying to feel out if this is a good area to invest in.

Looking for a referral for a commercIal financial lender in central Ohio.

My CA friend is a professional engineer in commercial structural engineering (partner/owner of his firm) and is looking to seriously invest outside of CA...He personally owns a dozen units around SoCal, but is talking about throwing around big $$  on 40+ units anywhere but SoCal.

They were willing to lend that way but at a commercial rate = 5.25% adjustable with a 5 yr balloon.  

I have a friend that has access to the MLS.

I am new to commercial real estate and am considering buying a building that needs some work.

I wouldn't assume that this experienced investor could also just get a regular commercial loan at typical rates 10% down and 5% interest rate. assuming again they have proven to this lender in the past that they are extremely low risk?

My interests are raising capital for acquiring commercial property, maybe wholesaling, and repositioning. 

Again live there for a year or two while we save funds for the next property.The next property would be a bit larger, it would be bigger than a four-plex I believe a commercial loan would be required?