As a rule, most areas will not cash flow if you're paying retail for the property.

Not sure about your comment on paying close to retail at a tax deed sale. 

The deal with Mattress Warehouse addresses antitrust concerns raised by the FTC, which has challenged the merger, fearing it would stifle competition and raise prices.Tempur Sealy expects the acquisition, combined with the divestiture, to solidify its market dominance, with over 2,800 retail locations worldwide.

You saw a lot of that start to go away leading into the financial crisis, as more traditional retail banks started acting like investment banks, hence a lot of the regulations placed on them.And, as for "why not connect with HNW and family offices", most do.  

You will usually not get a good enough deal, and you will be competing in the purchase against retail buyers, especially in today's market. 

., National Retailers & Shipping Companies, local schools and BankingCrime is 1.06 Violent Crimes & 9.82 for Property CrimesSchools are on average 6/7 out of 10. 

Example - sold a retail/ service center for $1,750,000 with a $1,300,000 note I carried back at 10% interest.

Are you looking to buy these new construction deals right off mls and pay retail?

Which is good for the original Retail Subdivision usage, but not for Storage being one of the properties.The way I do things I would just add it to my normal property checklist. 

All houses have been free and clear and they want retail for their new house.