Bought an auto repair shop for 30% of value because of environmental problem.  

I don’t know anything about running gas stations but if you do, I recommend getting extensive insurance coverage for environmental land contamination. 

I just don't have the patience to wait four years and spend 6-figures for environmental studies on a 1-MW, four-acre project.

Most significant are environmental issues centering around past or present leakage of petroleum products into the ground. 

Look for cracks in the foundation, walls, or ceilings, as these may suggest settling or shifting.Additionally, keep an eye out for pest infestations, particularly termites or carpenter ants, which can cause significant damage to wooden structures.Lastly, be aware of environmental concerns such as radon levels and underground oil tanks, which can pose health risks.Having a qualified home inspector conduct a thorough evaluation is essential.

Most people outside the profession don’t understand the time and capital it takes to make a project come to fruition.Before a single piece of equipment touches the ground, there are years of government meetings, environmental and site assessments, engineering studies, etc.Each step requires significant time, effort, and capital investment.But when done right, it creates a ton of value and transforms communities, which is why I love it.

Most times, the due diligence period is used for you to bring out your inspector to physically test the property (environmental, structural, roof, etc.) 

Kern County, California, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking environmental initiative thanks to a pilot project by Avnos Inc.

And last but not least any environmental issues can be a big hassle.

@Rob Ibarra Converting non restaurant space into restaurant space can be fairly costly from what I understand due to the need for larger than standard water lines to service the building and a general need for grease traps and other restaurant specific infrastructure.My first question around going from abandoned auto shop to kitchen is zoning, could you even get the use approved, and then are their any environmental factors in play?