Right now, all you are doing is book research or online research, so you need to put these random thoughts into the real world.

It does not matter if you have a small online store, have a mobile coffee shop in a trailer or if you are flipping couches.

I've never seen a link to owner names on Zillow.I know in our counties, the owner's names are not listed online in county records. 

@Corbin HiblerI used Hitch to broker a heloc on an investment property, it was all done online and took about 45 days to close, with a %14 rate.

If they are not responding they might not know how to dig out of a perceived hole with the landlord.If their business is no longer viable then maybe trying to get a payment for settlement in full.When tenants mom and pop try to go out in retail centers the goal is to try to collect enough to cover attorney fees for an (offer in compromise).If it was flex space they likely had little money.

Buying in San Diego county at retail is a long term investment.  

Read books, listen to podcasts, and join online forums like BiggerPockets to learn from experienced investors and understand different investment strategies.Market Research: While the New York market may be expensive, there are still pockets within the state and neighboring states where properties are more affordable and can generate positive cash flow.

Loss of foot traffic from Hybrid Work and California's decreasing population in certain areas.These rising costs are not unique to Rubio's Restaurant nor any other type of retail business.

We've had good absorption in the market, but we have something like 55,000 MF units coming on line this year in DFW. 

just call the property manger and pretend you want to rent a unit and ask or some show it online if you google the property