I use National Tenant Network to run a tenant score and recommendation.

What's really interesting is to see some of them being redeveloped into housing for seniors.Also shopping patterns have changed with work flexibility, so many of these malls don't need as big of parking lots that they once did when people could only shop after work or on weekends. 

It also does help if you have a well-known lake, park, etc. in the area but since Salt Lake City is nearby that could possibly be to your advantage. 

I would definitely add beach, park, boutique/restaurant shots.

I'm in Rogers Park, Chicago.

ParkingRaleigh does not require additional parking spaces to be compliant.

Have they ever been to a public pool, or water park, or hot tub at a resort or gym? 

Quote from @Allison Park: Good agents won't want to work with you.Nothing has changed with commissions.

I also noticed you left out an option to park that money in index funds and let it grow.

Because this clause wasn't in the lease agreement,You hear these kinds of excuses and explanations (vary by circumstances) everywhere you go nowadays.We're becoming a nation where the Law is subject to personal excuses by indviduals that aren't suposed to interpret laws.