I’m evaluating a commercial deal in my neighborhood and need to insight into analyzing the deal and finding comps.Summary:Off-Market Deal - 4 unit office spaceEach unit approx 825sqft Currently 75% occupiedAsking price $95kCurrent total rents $950/moBills covered by the landlord ~$150/moProperty tax ~$2000/yrLocated in a more residential area, about 1 mile from a main strip.

I´m biased towards Tampa and think it offers a more diverse economy and a more varied culture (not to mention stunning beaches).  

If I do buy in CA it will probably be in a year after I have some success under my belt in a new job and have a more clear idea of what is going on in the world and with this damn virus. 

This will help me establish a more accurate budget, as well as be more prepared for when I do find the right deal.My questions are: how does the pre-approval process work if you have a significant other who plans to go in half with you on the mortgage?

You can always add terms later, but you'll need M/A to make it stick.Lot better to get a more professional form up front that covers contingencies.  

After you have that rough idea it's easier to figure out the offer you want to make that you can then verify with a more detailed look once you have something under contract.

This works OK for relatively static and simple investments like a private placement or crowdfund, but can become rather cumbersome and expensive with a more time sensitive and transaction intensive asset such as a rental property.

I also really enjoyed the tenant selection process.My current PM gave me a more active role in the selection process than my other PM.

Larger scale may require a more tailored solution.I solved the key dilemma (which key?

I currently have been doing local small multifamily but trying to decide if I should try do something a bit larger where I am or look for a new market.