All mom and pops shops & restaurant.

Wow, Mom & Pop investor mentality at its finest. 

But when all these bubbles pop won't it have a ripple affect on the entire economy just like it did in 2008?

But I'm sure like most places lately, there are great deals that pop up once in awhile but they sell immediately.

That way if something does pop up again, you have grounds to terminate the lease.

Hi Adam,It sounds like you are looking for a mom and pop brokerage firm that will let you hang your license for a flat fee per deal or let you keep a high % of your commission. 

I know my answer :)There's several things you can do to mitigate your situation and several options that also may still give you potential leverage and appreciation pop.

You must have owned something more mom and pop or an older type building to not want to hold the asset.I have lot's of 1031 exchange clients that buy commercial properties specifically my area of specialty is commercial retail properties.

Get an oscillating cutter tool and cut your boxes and use "pop in" boxes.

You'd be better off socking away $2,000 and paying cash IF a problem pops up.The problem with requiring renters insurance is that you have to track compliance and enforce it.