Compliance issues regarding local landlord regulations not an issue in my area.

The unit is ±1,300 SF of retail space.

Do you go to stores around there all the time, have friends in the area, have other ties to the area?

Equally important are looking in areas where the municipalities have ALREADY approved of them and provide benefits to the continued development of them.

. - I'm quite familiar with that area of Huntsville, and just took a look at your listing online. 

She has an impressive portfolio but I just lost some respect for this agent - I reached out to help a Bay Area investor as an agent not have her sell him an expensive coaching program. 

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

@Ofir R. we've helped several in the past from Germany - usually trying to save their portfolios after they dealt with the wrong "experts" and made bad decisions.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Macy's, a cornerstone of American retail, is seeing significant interest in the real estate it has put up for sale, a promising sign in a challenging market.

My current job I work remotely but have two children that need to stay in the area so outside of St.