And don't get me started on grocery stores – building one in Worcester instead of Shrewsbury would cost the property owner an extra $220k annually.City councilors, can we please get some action here?

I've seen some beautiful outdoor paths & patios done this way etc, fill in the gaps with sand or concrete.You might also donate it to a habitat for humanity store (call and ask if they'll take it first) where they might get it in front of the right set of eyes. they might give you a tax donation receipt?

It is three apartments, a store front, and two shops/studios. 

Did they lift a finger to get you in their store?

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

The bigger pockets store has the best REI books that you could possibly ever read.

This space is used for a contractor to store his tools, and has a small office and bathroom. 

@Eric Lowe Visionary Lending, REMN, and The Loan Store, and Oaktree Funding have this product. 

And I need 1 unit to store all my extra flooring, tile, wood, etc...

They sell quick and I can get all the supplies at he local home improvement store.