There are Class A industrial projects underway and the development of a large retailer.

Do you know the city people for example at building/zoning department? 

My objective is to buy about an acre of land, that is already leveled, access is being done, and utilities are going to be 5 feet from the property; and then build 3-4 shell retail spots on my plot, owner occupy one of them with a business and lease out the others.I am meeting with a developer this weekend, but have some wrong numbers regarding the average cost of building a shell space. 

typically it's much more difficult or even impossible to wholesale something that is in retail condition / for which the owner wants a retail price. 

Furthermore, the State has put together a task force of prosecutors to put a dent in organized retail theft.

(Apartment buildings/retail centers/farm land/ etc etc…)

Beyond property owner losses are retailers, grocery workers, dog walkers and all walks of life whom’s livelihood was interrupted.

How cool.Well, It's because I was seen as a player, a closer (meaning I close on deals I put under contract).I said, "I didn't know you owned a building" and to that he said "yes, it's the building with two - first floor retail spaces and 9 apartments on the corner".Dang, just what I love.

The cash flow improves quickly, but the cash flow is so negative on retail purchases that it will take years to reach cash neutral.  

I offered a price based on repair costs and a sale price they could get if they fixed it up (retail).