Check small junior anchors freestanding and large back anchors for cross traffic around the site.

However, prices are up reflecting those major anchor developments.  

Neighborhood traffic provides 7 days a week traffic compared to the inner city office (M-F 9-5 traffic)Summary:  Overall good location/vibe with a solid anchor and consistent traffic.  

I have found that the LTV and amortization is directly related to having, or not having, a solid national anchor (not counting dollar stores in dump areas).Many in here will agree - a bad deal at closing will always be a bad deal.  

Fully leased, anchored by Providence Lessons learned?

Do you make any distinction between small holes for painting and larger holes for anchoring furniture (like for child proofing).If the tenants stay long term, it is not a big deal because you probably want to paint anyway, but what happens when they stay for just a year or two?

Make sure you're buying in a market that has a robust, growing working class, because that will be your anchor.

For the grocery store I would look at last time they re-imaged the store inside and out , how many years remaining on the lease, and any new projects in the works with planning and zoning with developers.Also a major factor is co-tenant anchor clauses.

The thing I like about real estate is that prices are largely anchored to cash flow, so they tend to be less volatile compared to stocks.

It does not have a permanent foundation, but wheels are off and it is anchored.