As Jay and others pointed out in other posts, "wholesaling" is probably the most difficult space to make money in.

The perception of desperation, failure to acknowledge personal space etc. could be some of the negatives of such an approach. 

Last year was really busy but this year has been really quiet with a drop off in tenants looking for office/retail space.

The 1st floor condo is currently utilized as a commercial office space and the layout is set-up without a full bath, proper kitchen, etc, but just right for a smaller office.The other 2 units are regular condos for families.I'm trying to figure out what option I am better off with:Option 1: Leaving the first floor unit condo as a commercial space, renovating it and trying to find an office to occupy it.orOption 2: Invest in doing a full kitchen and a full bath to make it a proper Tenant rental.Option 1 seems like it will be more economical but there is a risk it will take longer to find an office to rent the space vs a tenant, and the loss I take on finding that commercial renter may offset what it would cost to re-do the whole unit by investing in a full bath, kitchen, etc.I'm also wondering whether I'm better off having all 3 units be tenant-rental condos if it makes it easier to sell down the road or should I just consider keeping 1st unit as a commercial space and take the chance?

I'm an agent in San Diego as well and work almost exclusively in the investment space, so feel free to reach out with any questions!

I'm in the multi family space as well and am in Franklin daily.Have you vetted out and selected a property manager in Knoxville?

I plan to use this model for my multifamily investments as well, as my way to enter the space.  

Get known in the space.

We needed to flood a space that was already full of investors and wholesalers and flippers. 

We have been in downtown Oakland for 50 years, managing 80 units and couple hundred parking spaces. and are looking at other local markets.