I do see lots of self storage and warehouses going up, so my default assumption would be that the old shopping malls do NOT trade for less than build cost, but it's possible that the marketplace is not perfectly efficient. 

And from there, you will be knocking doors, sending fliers, cold calling, networking with wholesalers, scouring Craigslist and FB marketplace, all the MAYBE find a deal.  

If you own several apartment buildings your best interest might be to speak with a asset protection attorney versus asking questions online of just anyone who might respond.Good Luck!

Palak,Many online tools like RentSavvy, Avail, Turbotenant, RentRedi, Apartment.com help you do this process. 

Since you’re interested in learning more about commercial real estate (CRE), consider a mix of reading books, enrolling in online courses focused on real estate investing. 

But 2025 offers other opportunities that did not exist 10 or even 5 years ago - think AI and online businesses.

It’s not necessary to stay local for these services as long as you have online bank statements or a solid way to get them to the bookkeeper.

My number one piece of advice is finding a group that you can attend online or in person to keep you motivated and accountable to your goals. 

I am trying to look them up and I don't see any reviews on line and nothing with the BBB. 

My first piece of advice would be to always be networking with other wholesalers/investors both online and offline.