Thrive Living, in partnership with city officials, is building 800 apartments above a Costco store.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

For example, I am managing his investment right now all for free, I let him to borrow my car and store all his tools in my home, so our relationship is very close.

Invested $40,000 with the online store.   

Credit cards - store specific, general business expenses, etc.Any POV you have on what has worked for you would be great!

The "Value add" by most wholesalers usually adds up to a big fat zero.

You should have earned above-average income these last 20 years, but you tell people you run a second-hand store?

Watch the local newspaper, browse local and state government websites, and keep websites like the HUD Home Store bookmarked, which will alert you to up-and-coming properties.Attend local eventsLocal events such as community gatherings, property auctions, or real estate investment meetups are excellent places to discover off-market deals.

Pick up a receptacle tester—available from most retail stores for less than $10.

Big box stores also typically have contractors they refer out or a list somewhere.