The store is beautiful now.

The property is in a great location,  close to stores, restaurants, fair grounds, freeway access, and less than a mile from hospital.

Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

But make sure to check out the BP book store here also.

•On the flip side, a bank savings account offers one of the lowest interest rates and returns on investment, but it’s also one of the safest places to store money.

I talked about this in some detail in my BiggerPockets book Storing Up Profits on self storage.

The City has done a lot of work to clean itself up in recent years so you will find not only a lot of rehabbed houses, but businesses and store front rehabs, too.

You're wasting hours of your time driving and walking around stores looking for the right lights to fit in your project when you should be looking for more deals.2.

Driving to the store 4 different times is a waste of time and money.