I found a contractor through the listing realtor and he bid all of the work except the HVAC, which I located another subcontractor. 

@Joy McQuearyRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Wait a couple of years and use your investment knowledge/experience along with your equity to invest in other properties i.e. those located in less expensive markets.All the best!

For example, the third Tuesday evening each month at a casual, static location which could be indoors or outdoors and flex based on attendance.

will get the skinny from the zoning board-I have located them

Its generally retail medical operators, so we include things like the market dynamics for our use and why statistically the market and location of the site will be viable form a business case standpoint, and speak to how the startup has enlisted the help of an EMR or other such consultant to help in their general rampup and ability to bill/get insurance contracts.  

I have a contract template for a double close, but not for an assignment contract, I will have to source that for each of the locations we have deals.

Then, having covered my base, I'd try to differentiate myself, by having the best located property, the best quality property (given the price of course) and offer the best experience.

We have done 8 self storage locations and 2 country subdivisions selling lots in the Omaha area and been very successful.  

When choosing a location, focus on markets with job growth, population increases, and a diverse economy.