Retail, Office, Industrial or Specialty... they are all very different.  

Here in Missouri I know some people in my office choose to pay themselves through an LLC (I'm an agent at Keller Williams) but the only ones I know of are also multi-agent groups or people who have broker licenses.  

It's highly dependent on who you hire I have discovered, I have rehabbed  with 'side-job' workers for a fraction of the price.

If not DM me and I can get you in touch with co-workers who do this.Best Regards,Rob

Call your local economic development office see what they see going on what areas are building up.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I've seen this happen in my area where the bank owned the property, thus having the exemptions removed and the property appraiser reappraising for value, that higher value is now taxed at the tax rate rather than a lower value being taxed at the tax rate.You could also call the tax collector office they are very amenable to helping out when investors call with questions. 

No mistake on plans, debating making it a office/nursery.  

But there's a reason CEO's make more than entry level workers, if you know what I mean.

As you are concerned on the stability of the industry workers (quite valid) and of the relationship,  offer a short term (3 or 6) month lease holding over with m/m.

I'm new to BiggerPockets but the site has come recommended by fellow co-workers who invest.