But again, we're not talking about a complex in Denver, Chicago, or any other major market that has significantly higher rents.

Is your major business related?

I think right now there is just this major thirst for doors doors and more doors.  

In my opinion, that will be significant, having two major names (soft-branded) ocean front hotels.  

Another idea I have is buying a SFR with a legal attached apartment and live in the apartment while renting out the majority of the house seeing I don’t need much room.

Keep his role as investor/owner separate from his role as tenant/occupant.Good luck!

The house I am currently house hacking needs major work to the siding.

The majority of my rentals are a stones throw away from ASU's Tempe campus, and I've been running that business model for the past 14 years. 

I've flipped multiple SFHs, but this would be my first commercial deal.I've talked to several lenders, but they all have one or more issues, such as needing 25% down when I can only do 20%, proximity of property is too far from a major city (I'm in WV and no city in the entire state has more than 50,000 residents), I don't have any commercial experience or track record, etc.Therefore, I'm now contemplating asking the seller to consider leasing me control of the property for 2 years with an option to purchase within that time frame.This would provide me with the following benefits:allow me to negotiate the upcoming lease renewal of a major tenant,give me time to come up with a larger down payment,give me time to establish experience managing commercial property,give my new LLC time to establish a track record and income,give me time to find a lender willing to work with me.I will also need to pay the current listing broker their fee, and I would need to pay a deposit and monthly lease payment to the current owner.My questions are:Does anyone have experience with such an arrangement?

Its major expenses are property taxes, utilities and maintenance.