Therefore, the vacant 3,250 SF corner commercial space will also provide for a place making opportunity that will benefit future projects.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I added value in 2 ways, by remodeling the home, and letting time provide me with rental appreciation, so by the time I was ready to move on, the rents in the neighborhood had gone up substantially.

Tenants provided their own window units.

First,and before anything else, you must decide are you wanting to run a business or a side gig that provides a few homes to vacation to. 

I am looking to expand as an investor outside of my market as well as building relationships with professionals within my market.

I may never buy a building with iron pipes again Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Many lenders typically require a minimum loan amount of $75,000, allowing you to access up to 75-80% of the property's value, provided that the DSCR ratios meet the lender's requirements. 

You'd probably want to search locally for this - if in West Virginia, first search would be local banks/credit unions or SBA loan providers

Hi AllWe are selling our gas station/property and provided the buyer with the past 3 years business tax returns and are doing an inspection, but I received an email form the buyer saying their banker is asking for my Schedule E, why would they need my Schedule E for the loan? 

If it was shark money, you will see lenders charging ridiculous fees, and providing unreasonable terms.