Once verified I will spend time on the phone and e-mails explaining the commercial retail real estate process in depth so that once we find a property the proper steps are followed.If a buyer cannot even put in a proper LOI for instance to a seller then the listing broker and seller might feel doing a transaction with them is completely out of the realm of possibility.

The E Myth Real estate investor

The Seller's agent may have info on expenses (Schedule E, utility bills, etc) that they may provide in a marketing package 

Schedule E.

I have never seen a property that has exhausted all possible appreciation forcing opportunities so even if it seems stable it might still have some "meat on the bone" to improve income or reduce expenses (e.g 100% occupied property usually means there is some room to increase rents).Lastly, forcing appreciation might sounds like an awesome thing to do but it involves a lot of hard work, careful planning and being ready for the hiccups and surprises life throws at you. 

Hello @Josh MalenfantSouth Floridian here as well, great e-meeting you! 

As to advice on how to proceed, I'm in the house-hack camp if your job is stable.

Hi @Louis E.

I work for D&E Management and we have about 300 units that we currently manage. 

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.