@Brandon K., while it has been a while since I was working in retail, most national tenants use tenant reps, as Cole noted.  

Google maps is my go to for getting an idea of the property and the neighborhood. usually a couple minutes will display the condition of the area and neighborhood.Also, if you are working with an investor focused realtor usually they can book a showing for you and take videos of the space and any concerning items.

Cash from my 401-k How did you add value to the deal?

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Quote from @Sherish K.: Hello,I recently purchased a newly constructed investment property in West Sacramento for over $600,000 near the Sacramento River.

One company owns everything and does nothing (this is your SLLC a/k/a “asset holding company”) and a completely separate company handles all of your operations (this is a traditional LLC a/k/a “operating company”) For the operating company which serves as your face to the world and through which you do all your business, you establish a Traditional LLC to carry out the operations of your investments.

All,I'm considering an exciting opportunity to buy 3-acre lot adjacent to a K-8 school.

@Michael K Gallagher You are on the right track.