However, even after being in the game for 5+ years and cutting down costs a lot, for example there is a "Home Depot" warehouse 2 hours away, everything is 50 percent off store price, if not negotiable).

It is  BP book and you can get it under the Store tab above.

There was room to add 2 more apartments where a store front used to be. 

You could even use the oven for storage (not joking) if cabinet space is at a premium.KnutePro tip: Only store things in the oven that can tolerate high heat.

She owns a retail store and I own an insurance agency.Would be willing to do out of area investing deals, but need volume in order to make the cost of a management company feasible and my $100K probably won't stretch extremely far on its own. 

National tenants tend to do better as their sales and profit is spread out among many stores and locations so a dip in one location with eventual upside can be a positive.Another factor is checking to see road projects coming up and if the changes will impact the traffic flow from your area.

The other problem is there is a garage / shed in the backyard the renter lets her fiancée store his tools in, and I am going to live in the other unit so I want the garage myself, and could see them pushing back on this.

We still take money orders in our drop box or offices but I've seriously considered getting rid of all in person payments due to the fact we have so many options for paying online / at store. 

You can find it on the BP Store.

From grocery stores to movie theaters and hospitals to logistics companies and sub contractrors, service providers and suppliers.I am not too worried about investing in close proximity to the plant, because there will be displacement effects throughtout the area.