I currently am an active investor in the Reading area and I can tell you it’s definitely a good area to start off with.

That would be best option as a traditional bank wouldn’t do this I read that I can assume the existing mortgage.

Quote from @Chirdeep Bhutani: Maybe a very basic question, but I have been reading for a while that it's a good time to get into Commercial real estate because you are getting better cap rates now.

Third, I was reading Small and Mighty (thanks Nathan Gesner) and found myself doing a "Wait a minute..." when he lays out that for B-ish SFHs he wants at least 6-7% rental income (after expenses), 3% appreciation, relative to the house price.

Hi there! I’m starting to dabble in real estate investing and a local agent told me this is a great spot to network and learn. Stoked to explore more. 

There would potentially be some weight issues with the 2nd+ floors of some shopping malls, depending on what the potential tenant wants to store in the upstairs unit. 

How much are you being quoted upfront  Hi JonathanFrom what I managed to understand from reading countless BP posts and online, WY LLC have a unique blend of benefits that are favorable for R.E investors who are sole propietors.But I am happy to be proven otherwise if you have recommendations.

Assessing brokers based on their transaction history and success in the market carries more weight than simply focusing on the highest price offered.

We bought couches from Lazyboy that have held up really well and I expect they will last many more years.Some Amazon stuff is good, read the reviews. 

But, this will be front-end weighted and gradually slow towards the back half of the year.