I live in the city of NY and I am interested in deciding where to make my first investment since the markets that interest me are Providence RI, and Rochester NY.

Quote from @Daniel Kulik: Thanks for the response @Simon W., I definitely agree with the accounting piece, what are you thought on the legalities side of this.

I would go with the style that will make your property look the best.

I guess I'm the rare contact in the rolodex that will give folks the good and the bad.I help people invest in Detroit and I get paid to do that. 

The mixed use you mentioned can be very judgmental by the city development group.  

Because the best agents in the business (and the smartest buyers and sellers) know their value.Don't let yourself be negotiated into tiny commissions because you feel you have no other options.

Look at Lake county   not the east side of the lake but the west side..

Hello- Does anyone know who can loan on an 11 unit multifamily in Michigan and meet the following criteria-65-70% LTV(650-700K Loan)-NO tax returns required -Sub 9% rate-At least 5 year term.

Hello,My wife and I are new investors in the Spokane, Washington area!

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.