Hey Kate,We own a few mixed-use properties (restaurant/apartment combos) in the Lehigh Valley, and they’ve been great investments.

Many folks don't drink and might be annoyed, in recovery etc.We do put out a nice welcome basket with some drinks and snacks.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

I've been investing in some mixed use in very small towns for past 5-10 years. populations of 1000 - 1500, 8000, 16000 etc.

I love going out to try new drinks and try new food.

With technology and the right culture property management companies can be successful with a mix of local and remote team members. 

I called the zoning department and they are telling me this is a Mixed use building (N zone).

I know some good people that have went to dinner, had a couple of drinks, drove home, and got pulled over.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Save...it takes a lot more money than most new investors believe (don't drink the Kool-aid that you can get in cheap) and residing outside the US will be seen as a substantial risk to most lenders which will limit your financing options.