I think you are doing the right thing by studying the neighborhoods and identifying houses that might stand out. 

Wherein you get the equitable interest (that is any value increase you bring to the property is yours to keep; also any cash flow minus the payments to the owner) in the property and seller gets to keep the property under his name, so no capital gains tax.Here is a good read on BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/06/18/case-study-master-lease/

I got the quote back for:Property Condition Assessment:  $4800Commercial Building Inspection: $2300Phase 1 - Environmental Site Assessment: $2000Capital Replacement Study: $750For all you seasoned commercial/mixed-use investors what would you pay for as far as inspections, assessments, etc?

This is a classic case of people running to rash decisions based on fear.

I also point them to my videos and case studies we produced.

I myself am trying to study the market in KC, Indianapolis, and OH areas.

Something I’ve thought about for some time, but without action...you know....I’ve been studying and researching for a little over a year now, but making connections is my growth area so that I can form a good community to learn and work with.Whats the best thread/article you’ve come across on:- finding the first deal/learning with others executing a deal- creating a successful team (contractors, inspectors, real estate lawyers, etc.)- analyzing deals (preferably comparing 2 or more deals)There are so many threads here, so maybe this can help me get to some specific links or info a bit faster.

30 or 40 days feasibility study (is that too short?)

I have been studying tax liens and deeds for quite a while and am looking to see whether or not it's a good idea. 

I am very familiar with the laws for wholesalers in ohio and there very strict and the best advice I can give is study terms and words you can and cannot say things like I have a house for sale or anything referring to the house sale it self .