What other people get is immaterial to your decision.

Do people have experience doing so and have they been successful?

Most people that scale also choose one strategy to start with and scale in.

Several have zoning restrictions saying no more than 3 unrelated people can live in a property. 

And as mentioned solving problems 4-profit, there is a LOT of $ out there from other high net worth people that is desperate for a good manager.

What's really interesting is to see some of them being redeveloped into housing for seniors.Also shopping patterns have changed with work flexibility, so many of these malls don't need as big of parking lots that they once did when people could only shop after work or on weekends. 

Some people seem to get locked in to one place they find, or a place a friend or family member is selling without really evaluating the available market.In a small town in East Texas I would think your biggest risk is a big player coming to town that can absolutely crush a smaller player. 

Do you like people and handling renters and toilets? 

Marie, Please keep in mind that when you see people referencing with these funds it's because they are invested in these funds, bought the sales pitch hook, line and sinker and are being told by the operator, "don't worry about the market, we're experienced and conservative so you'll get all your money back and a tidy profit.

Would need more details on the deal, but this is something people could help out on.