It has been a dream of mine to own and operate a grocery store since the first time I went to Shady Maple Supermarket in Lancaster, PA.

Franklin Home Store and Vacasa are 2 local ones I found with a quick google search and I have no idea what they charge.If you want to consider the self-managing route, DM me and I can walk through the details.

Not much in terms of online reviews as far as I can tell

Sometimes you get lucky.You could even bring up the subject of seller financing (search online for ideas of how to structure a seller financed offer), and make sure a competent real estate attorney helps write the offer documents (if it gets that far). 

Cold calling is a great idea to get started, but maybe try connecting with local real estate groups or online forums too—they can sometimes have off-market deals.

Are there strategies, financing tips, or resources you’d recommend for someone in my position?

Quote from @Philip Beckwith: Does anybody have any tips on how to successfully appeal property taxes?

@Ken M. rents are softening in the places that have had a lot of new units come on line.  

If anyone has recommendations for what they've been using and like, we would appreciate it greatly as well as any tips you may have for us!

The auction is online only.