Which is why you need the advice and counsel of an experienced, and skilled pro - everyone with a law degree will not provide the same level of advice. 

That level of being locked in like that, that's been the number 1 indicator I have seen working with all the people I previously mentioned of who is gonna make it, and who's gonna flame out.

if not they may not know the high level details of the asset class that make a difference when buying.Dollar stores the Dollar Generals are currently BBB- investment grade tenants so can get better loan terms with lenders.

You will want to have properties under contract before bringing a contractor out to walk the place with you.If I were in your shoes I'd have a 30 minute call/zoom/coffee with a couple of local GC's now and come prepared to explain to them exactly what you are looking to do.For example when I first got started I was targeting single level, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 square foot homes, with 2 car garages, that were sitting on 7,500 square foot lots, and that were built of block in the 1950s/1960s.

As long as its rational and both parties are level headed im sure you will figure it out. 

The 2-story building had a restaurant on street level and office spaces on the 2nd floor.

No, but it depends on your comfort level.

That's likely the discrepancy in the data.I have a blog forthcoming for BP which digs into metro area wide data and trends for median price and inventory levels.

That means that not only are they resourceful, their dialogue is effective, informative and useful in you making your decisions.You evidently haven't found someone with the level of expertise you'd prefer. 

I suggest you start with developers in your local area (your county and neighboring counties level) because they would be your most likely partner or parcel buyer.