I'm also a big Tesla fan, and the Gigafactory plus other nearby businesses appear to be driving the job market in the area.

@Andy Zorychta we are likely financing some low enough priced new construction that could work but both projects are in nearby markets. 

. _________________________________________________________________________________________________- Wal-Mart is building one million square feet of warehouse space in West Mobile County and Amazon is building 400,000 square feet of warehouse space nearby just off Interstate 10.

Because there were no nearby “standard comps” I was wondering if I was possibly missing something.

@Matthew Bruce Bailey Appraisers are going to be looking at properties that have sold nearby recently to establish the value of your property.

This is my first time ever navigating zoning and building permitting, so I don't know how flexible or rigid these things are.Given that the new self-storage facility would be a big improvement over the current vacant and dilapidated warehouse it seems like it would be in their best interest, but I've heard that the local government can be very strict including preventing expansion on another nearby self-storage facility by changing their zoning.

Was interested to drive by especially given some of the investment in the nearby medical center but will probably skip it completely.

The less comparable a property is with nearby comparable, the more quests work is involved, but even with close comps difference can occur as to valuing adjustments.That being said, it would be advantageous for you to study the appraisal to see if you agree with the valuation.

Ideally want my first BRRR to be nearby for convenience and logistics.

The worst thing is a lawyer group nearby (Eviction Defense Center) that will give "free" help to tenants by filing all the necessary paperwork to obtain delays and find errors in the landlord's case.