The RE agent stated some properties on the river in the past did not get their lease extended to provide better river access.  

However, in the event of an emergency, the Landlord and/or his agent has unrestricted access to the property.

Fast forward my entire career has been in construction from residential to commercial to industrial. 

Real- Estate  is a lot tougher game now because of technology now allowing buyers, sellers to access the market using the internet without using agents but  you do have hot areas that can support  more bodies .

Partnering with others can reduce risk and access better deals.

Would you do a cash out refinance before you sell, so that when it sells you can show $0 income upon selling the commercial property?

Recently, a real estate friend suggested I consider starting a title company, as he and his partners (primarily in commercial real estate, like strip malls) could bring business my way.While I’ve worked with title companies in my transactions, I’ve never explored the inner workings of how they operate.

Development projects can vary from a 1-lot Single Family home to 20-acre subdivision, to a 4-acre commercial site, etc. 

We don't want a video walkthrough accessible via a public channel due to security reasons, but if the person seems legit may grant one privately.

I've been told by the insurance companies/brokers that a basic Homeowner's or even a commercial policy will not do.