One good idea is to connect with the social worker department at the hospital to see if you can assist with anyone traveling to the area. 

Talk to your local building department for the codes they follow and requirement(s).

A $10M project repurposing a former grocery store into a dynamic dining and social hub in the heart of FUSE.🚀 Big things are happening in Gastonia—what are your thoughts on these developments?

I sent an inquiry to the permitting department and have not heard back.

The company is in a huge crisis - he said the entire accounting department walked out while he worked there.

This gives you time to save or secure financing while locking in the opportunity to buy.Deferred Payments for Belongings: If the belongings on the property are a sticking point, you could offer to assist with clearing or storing them as part of the deal.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

These are leased to businesses (like chain stores) that cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance, making them much more hands-off than residential rentals.Real Estate Syndications / REITs – You can invest passively in commercial real estate (apartment complexes, self-storage, industrial, etc.) through syndications or real estate investment trusts (REITs) without being a landlord.Hard Money Lending / Private Lending – With $500K in equity, you could act as a private lender, funding real estate investors who flip homes or develop properties.

Some of the heavy hitters here in Chicago discussed the ADU program with a very nice person from the building department.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.