I'm doing my courses online through the CE shop.

I'm looking for best practices to employ while shopping for mortgage loans for investment properties (small multi-family and SFR).  

You are an independent operator shopping for a mentor who is going to take a cut of your pie and charge you rent to hang your license.

If you have asbestos, you'll need to stop and use other, safer procedures and possibly an abatement contractor.

Also consider driving for dollars, posting signs at coffee shops, etc. 9.

Walmart right across the street, shops all around.  

It is safer, cooler, and lasts longer than turf sold just a few years ago.  

Shop for the quality Chinese and avoid the cheap ones.

I periodically shop around and found that Spirit Bank, TTCU, and Arvest typically have the lower origination fees and are more willing to build a relationship than that mortgage companies.  

TL;DR - Commercial newbie needs to know how to effectively lease up a few shops in a tiny town.