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Those type of larger tenants take a long time to commit to a new space or move a store from another location.

It went something like this: start small with something that makes you money while you sleep; an example was to start with an empty lot and let people park their cars on it to sell them, then from the income you upgrade fencing areas for park and store small businesses like landscaper's equipment and people with boats or RVs are likely candidates, once that creates enough money you can upgrade to actual storage units.

Think of athletes for example who get taken by managers, business associates and such because they were not watching the store. 

We want to put in new carpeting and I'd prefer to not use the big box stores due to negative past experiences. 

I'm looking to be pointed in the direction of a good commercial broker particularly for national retail stores.

I am 28 years old,  work for my family who owns a small retail store.

I feel like it would be a good chain store to create.

I said thanks for letting me know and fat chance of me calling you again!!

You typically can buy a Rheem tune up kit with two heating elements and thermostats for under $40.The biggest pain is draining the old water heater and wrestling these things in and out of wherever it is stored.