I'm currently in the process of getting my license reinstated after it expired last October.

I'm currently cold calling many mortgage lenders in my area (Chicago) to try and connect and hopefully have them has referral partners.

I’m currently just an observer.

Hi,I keep looking at current interest rates and property sales.

@Leanna NixonBe sure to look into prepayment penalties on your current loan as well. 

There is a mortgage of 280k on the property in question with a current market value 500k.  

Thanks @Michael GermanoJust off Pace's promotion of another Gator method, not currently a member.One thing I'm concerned about is that I already have a line of credit, he mentioned it needs to be and LOC done through his suggested companies.

It's a bit vague and I know it depends on the commune, but willing to get some help on who is currently doing it.

@David Friedman there are generally a few brokerages in each market that heavily deal in the restaurant space, it would likely be good to get on their radar, and to @Evan Polaski 's point, having your data/features on hand to "pitch" the site is likely a good call.Other items to note would be just to understand if the current configurations of the retail spaces could be reconfigured for a restaurant, things like grease traps, larger water lines, patio requirements may all be things they are looking for.  

Given the current market that's probably a challenge but not in 2-5 years.