As a Portage Park resident, I've noticed a lot of young families coming to the area along with some cool restaurants. 

The neighborhood is mostly residential but it is riverside and has a strip of restaurants and tourist attractions within walking distance of the property.

Many other businesses I frequent (restaurants, supply houses, grocery stores, etc), are happy to provide me discounts, freebies, coupons, etc., for being a good repeat customer. 

Organic Farm selling local produce to restaurants; raise goats for Artisan Cheeses; beehives for local honey; for a start. ...

I think a card is a definite for the holidays but I'm considering including a small gift card to a local cafe or restaurant 

So, I specialize in working with pre-foreclosures, and while 99% of Notice of Defaults are residential properties, every now and then a commercial property comes along.Auto sales, office building, restaurant... you name it, I've seen it.But, usually it isn't the name of the business that's in default, it's the property address.EXAMPLE: 9337 HORTON ST LLC / NINETY THREE THIRTY SEVEN  HORTON ST LLCWhich makes me think that it's the building owner that's in default, not the actual business that is operating out of the building.

I was the head Chef at a Bay Area Top 100 restaurant until I quit last May when I realized that after living in the Bay for 12 years, most of it inside a restaurant, I wasn't taking full advantage of WHY we live out here.

When purchasing a NNN restaurant what do you look for during due diligence and visiting location? 

A few options are: nicer linens, eclectic and fun decor and furnishings, quality lighting fixtures, toiletries, faster wifi, full guidebook, bike rentals, discounts to local attractions or restaurants,etc.

Andrew Brink Remington is improving with all new renovations, bars, restaurants etc..It is nit the the best time to buy there since it is also becoming pricey.House hacking would work, but appreciation might not be there if you buy a turn key.