I can think of about three people on BP that are in the PNW who post regularly about the commercial and residential space.

Hi BP, I had a loan with 3.5% 15 yr fixed loan a year ago, and now is trying to change to 3.375% 30 yr fixed for my primary residential. the closing cost is $2000.

I'm based in OC and regularly work in LA as well.About Me:  13 years in real estate, licensed attorney and broker, executive at major real estate firm, consultant on large scale residential projects in markets from NYC to Phoenix to LA. 

I would expect a commercial mortgage to be much simpler than a residential mortgage but make sure you have someone who knows what they are doing.

@Prashan Shanthakumar You could buy a big house with many bedrooms (all one level) and turn it into residential assisted living.

Looking for a Meetup group in Longmont Colorado area with a good mix of commercial and residential.

A mentor of mine also made the point that the commercial lending process is much easier to deal with then the residential side of things.

You’ll need a homestead exemption, operators license, etc. for residential, but it’s a little easier to have multiple STR’s in commercially zoned areas.

As an investor and residential realtor, I've both done them and help people buy them.Unlike Kansas City or Memphis where you can buy a house for a pack of playing cards and some gum, Salt Lake's market is now a value-market. 

The residential subs are generally more sensitive to this type of thing.