A friend and mentor of mine is a real estate attorney genius and manages a literal $1B+ portfolio across broad asset classes including: restaurants, 500unit+ mixed use developments, hotels, storage spaces and hundred year land leases..they are refinancing several building at +/- 5.5% At scale - the impact is monumental.

I recently did a loan for a 5 unit mixed use and had some success with getting a loan through a credit union.

After visiting the area, it felt pretty rough in parts, lots of streets look run down, though there are a few renovated homes mixed in.

I’ve seen a mix of experiences with turnkey companies, so it really depends on how “hands off” you want to be and how much you trust their rehab quality and numbers.

I’m  a Licensed Realtor® and Professional Civil/Structural Engineer (P.E.) with over 20 years of experience in land development, infrastructure design, and property analysis across Maryland.After two decades designing and managing major projects — from transit and utility infrastructure to mixed-use developments — I transitioned into real estate to help investors and builders make smarter, data-driven acquisition decisions.I focus on helping investors evaluate:Land and infill sites for development feasibilitySmall commercial and multifamily properties for value-add potentialStructural and site conditions that can impact ROI or exit strategyI’m particularly active in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Eldersburg, Sykesville, and Capitol Heights, MD, and I love connecting with investors who are interested in ground-up, subdivision, or redevelopment projects.If you’re in Maryland or nearby markets and want to discuss land strategy, due diligence, or deal analysis, I’d be happy to exchange ideas and insights — always in the spirit of collaboration and compliance.Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing value wherever I can.– Reddy Karnati, P.E., Realtor®(Engineering insight meets real estate opportunity — all within compliance of COMAR 09.11 & 09.23)

I plan to owner occ it and do a mix of STR/LTR /live there.

Rental of the entire property in a standard residential zoning district is generally not allowed under the home‐sharing ordinance; full usage may only be allowed if property is in certain commercial or mixed use zones. 

I wanted to share a new way I'm approaching mix-use real estate. 

I'm looking to do something in Santa Fe that is a bit more upscale than what you would see for say, travelling nurses, etc. and moreso geared toward travelling professionals or creatives who would benefit from an office space in the house, along with thoughtful and current renovations and furnishings.This is my first time buying an investment property and I'm trying to figure out a realistic way to analyze properties with potential renters but have found mixed opinions on how to predict pricing, especially when doing something a bit different than a standard furnished unit.Would love any insight that you are willing to share!

@Sean Leahy considering you are having a mix of rehab and rental, I would defintely suggest using Quickbooks.