What you are proposing is theoretically possible but depends on (1) how good of a deal it is (2) how much assignment fee spread there is, and (3) if the buyer the realtor is bringing is paying retail or also looking for a wholesale price.

I have had theft and windows broken in, squaters staying in the back shed.

@Rick Baggenstoss Yes, i have seem some quality property bid up almost to retail. and it is always the same 5-6 bidders that you see dominating the winning bid.

One thing I'd think about is that some of the retail products which do this seem to be useable in a 1031 exchange and some not, so I'd keep that in mind when selecting what to invest in, if 1031 exchange is part of your strategy.

But may get a 5-10% discount (from what you would pay retail) or more on a loyal sub they work with.

Hey Scott,You want at least a 15% discount from Retail price, probably more.

Especially as a retail buyer.

This is like your retail office.

Unfortunately, I don't think it's realistic that you will find a generic commercial lease online that checks all the compliance boxes for your state, city, and county.There are limited service property managers that will do retail tenant placement (rather than full property management, which it seems like would be overkill for this one commercial unit you manage), and this would be included as part of that basket of services.You could also hire a lawyer, but I think that property management company will be more cost effective. 

We operate a small retail business out of commercial space in the building with the 4 residential units, which pays me a W2 salary and my wife has a part time W2 job at a vet clinic.