We've done office, medical/dental, office parks, residential subdivisions, and office/retail condos, etc.

IF you buy the properties at the right price, leverage yourself out,,,don't go pay full retail, work and find a deals that fit your model.I have houses I have purchased (not today but in the last 2 years) that I have 25%+ equity in and very little cash in them

Everyone has seen how hedge funds in a lot of cases are paying retail rates and accepting lower cap rates.

I do not always buy at a huge discount but I always buy in an area that has a demand for rental property and that is not the best areas for flipping where a retail buyer may want to own.

We do turnkey rentals in the Memphis area and retail flips!

In fact, I have never done a retail transaction.

Here are my parameters:$100k cash to invest into CRE.Monthly cash flow I can allocate to this investment: $3000-$4000Buy power: Excellent credit, and minimal obligations currently (no mortgage as of right now)Targets: Would entertain retail space, medical office space, or multi-family.Willing to: Make upgrades and improvements to the property (family has access to trades/contractors), and I'm willing to self-manage as long as it's in Houston area.Goals: Positive monthly cash flow >$500/month, an investment/location that will appreciate over time, already leased would be a plus.So with the above parameters what would you suggest?

On their website they have listings of contractors they say offer discounts, lenders they partner up with, etc….they have an retail office too.

My brother in law and wife are both retail managers so can't move during times close to the Holidays so we are looking only at existing homes now.

Blackstone and other hedge funds are in many metropolitan areas now and buying at auction at or near retail values.