I'm looking at the asset and RE as a store of wealth (as part of my overall investment portfolio) to pass onto my kids.

Maybe sign your own lease (from Wisconsin Legal Blank, store in Milwaukee or order online) but keep it MTM.Also, a little brokerage 101: when you ask for something in an offer, always make sure it is specific, with a deadline and includes consequences.

No, they have a deep understanding of their customers and place stores where the customers want to shop to maximize sales and profits.

Two store fronts and two apartments. 

Everyone visiting the grocery store knows it.

While that is probably true, it would also wash out the grocery store where his food comes from and the neighborhood would look like 

Need to update my counters..lolA good strategy that may save you some money, is to check a local recycle store.

Most believe that a Bargain is a discount on the price of something at the time it was purchased.For instance, if a pair of shoes is selling for $50 when another store is selling it for $100.. yes!

Tenants will want to store their belongings, otherwise you get transient types.

Bonus points on the fact they keep it in stock in store.