I agree stick to more common asset classes like build to rent and horizontal, 3 story walk up apartments, mixed use, commercial planned development, planned developments for residential, hotel / hospitality, single and multi tenant retail, office. 

Theft vandilism etc.. you know the hood..

You either resign yourself to the fact that they aren't going to pay, which in my opinion, is theft.

Not every retail lease has a triple net structure.

I had worked Retail Management for 20+ years so the working for yourself thing was a challenge (LOL) to say the least. 

It can also be a positive factor - possibly an improved infrastructure as it may bring better roads, parks and retail options.

If a person throws out a retail price that they expect on their home and they want it in cash then we try to overcome that objection over the phone. 

Grabbing an agent who only works with retail buyers is a recipe for disaster. 

And then I'm keeping the smaller ones and doing some bigger ones (3bedroom 2,000 to 2,400 sq ft) that will remain as holds.Keep in mind that as a builder my cost basis is better than people paying retail. 

Too much demand chasing too little "retail" ready supply (Hello Economics 101).           2.