If you are return-driven, I would suggest investing in start-up companies, like tech businesses, etc.

Technically, those sleeping over 12 built after 2016 are putting themselves in a legally liable situation if something happens as insurance companies may not cover them.

My company manages 25 MTRs in Los Angeles.

.: Quote from @Tyson Holt: I have also come across this company.

With a private company, you're really investing in the company's track record (ours is nearing the 12 year mark) and the management team.

The owner is a former mortgage underwriter and she is preparing documents herself and having her friend at a title company execute the sale.  

Can someone please give some contacts for the Landlord broker companies in TX area?

I keep a spreadsheet of every lender/lending company I encounter so I always have someone else I can try if my lender gives me a no: https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companies/hard-mon... 

I have a Freddie Mac mortgage, so if I make this transfer, would it trigger the due-on-sale clause, or would the mortgage company allow it as long as I am the sole owner of the LLC?

I got a quote for 8K sft retail from a construction company for around $120/sft, this includes site prep, utilities, metal building erection, exterior finishes, interior insulation etc (basically build the shell from scratch).