@Michael Snider-Held we hear stories like this all the time in the LTR market about the national companies.These companies are setup to make money, period, with little oversight from management.So, owners need to make sure they read management contracts and UNDERSTAND what is covered and not covered. 

@Don KonipolI think that is a fair statement. 

I realize markets come into play but I would just like a general idea.

Hi, check out Ohio's real estate market all my clients/investors would agree that investing is Ohio is a great choice that they all made as far as real estate. 

I live in Belguim so markets are very different here.

I am based in London, UK, so understand this blog does not have plenty of resources for the UK market.

Exclusive Use Clauses This is another challenging piece that is fairly unique to retail.

Or is better to stay off market?

I've seen quite a few car washes on the market and they've always been operated/maintained by the owner.

Hire someone cheap and you'll suffer for it.If you are "breaking even" after all expenses and maintenance, then you probably can't afford to pay a professional to handle the marketing and screening.