I have done a preliminary analysis.

I'm an ac contractor and elec contractorPretty impressive that they got thru cageWhy was this so easy for them to do Was it not built very wellCould they not be seen for a long timeWas it not installed well ( I see a lot of them that aren't even bolted down there just sitting there if that's the case it's the sellers problem I would investigate this thoroughly )Look at some of the others in neighborhood to see how there dealing with theftIt doesn't have to be a bad neighbor hood to have theft problemsI've put some of mine on the roof just so there harder to get to

Hello - wanted to get some basic input on estimated costs for retail strip mall development costs with the following preliminary details:-Area: Seattle / Tacoma area, suburb with ~35k traffic counts past the lot-Land Size: 1.3 acres-Building sq ft: ~12,000-# of tenants/spaces: 6-8-Land shape: Sligltly slopedWhat I'd like help with is to understand the major costs associated with such a development.

Will investigate those options.

You need to be very carful in regards to investigating if this property is a suitable candidate as a rental investment.

I would like to get it under contract right now because I have been doing more investigating than anybody currently.

Longer term I will investigate splitting the meters to offload this entirely.Thank you in advance.

If you are looking for investment property, not your residence, You may also want to investigate using IRAs or 401ks to purchase the property directly. 

Can we do preliminary work prior to the permit (any demo or framing of walls)?

So, if any of you are interested in investing in Austin and have a list of San Antonio contractors, up and coming areas to investigate, etc. please PM me or reply here :)