I also heard just hang out in a department in one of the big box stores and watch what materials they pick up and maybe you can strike up a conversation to see if they can help you.

As part of market research for long distance investing knowing where new stores are opening and new developments will be would seem to be a good strategy to know which areas are up and coming. 

When I went to buy a new tank from the orange store online, I discovered that this is very common with this tank.

If  using IKEA - have to go to a store, place an order in person (their website sucks) and schedule delivery.

Do they say that about Bankers, Grocery Store Owners, Doctors (well maybe doctors..bad example) plumbers, etc?

Additionally, I took him to some surplus stores to save money on materials ( which totalled under 2k).

Some great information stored on this thread, I really wish biggerpockets had a way to favorite conversations, so I can revisit them.

I'm talking about a local lumber yard not a box store.

Then you'll have to transport and store her things somewhere etc.

THANK YOU FOR OPENING YOUR SLC STORE.