If the seat is too small, report them for abuse of  food stamps and things will work out over time. 

I won't be so "willing" and "nice" in taking contingent offers from buyers unless I have a sizable non-refundable bit of earnest money.

Just food for thought.

Rats nest near their food and water source and they are very leery of new objects in their environment.

So, if we do nothing else, we get a 6% return.If/when we lease up the balance (to liquor/food/grocer) etc- we expect it will be 2x on investment.They key is to get time. 

Just food for thought. 

When food or gas or anything we need goes up, people have been conditioned to believe its a "good economy" when in fact all that means is the government gets richer, by collecting more tax. 

To me, the reason that this second scenario makes a difference is;1) I can leverage at a 4 to 1 ratio (25% down) and 4% interest and 30 year term instead of a 2.5 to 1 ratio (40% down) and 6.5% interest and a 20 year term.2) Mine is a seasoned ROTH account that I can take contributions out of with NO penalty or taxes.3) I have the option to 'put money back in a ROTH' with my SOLO401K at a rate of 25K per year or more so I can return the money I earn to 'tax free status' if I want to.Just food for though for those in similar situations. 

I'm looking for someone with experience doing ground up retail/fast food development.

Usually free food and free drinks.