We are also seeing a steep rise YoY in bankruptcies across all chapters (both business and personal) which is another indicator of not only the direction of the housing market, but the general economy as well. 

It’s business.

This was a lot that was under contract for a purchase price of $500 and all in closing costs, hoa dues, back taxes, affidavit of heirship fees, was about ~$7300 to close and I used my business credit to purchase.Reason I purchased it was because all other "buyers" wanted to purchase at a super low price point where I wouldn't make any money.

If I lived in a City like this, I would start a similar business. $3,000 - $5,000 to remove a squatter, and I can get them out within 24 hours.

They don't always teach the business side of real estate which is what you're experiencing.It sounds like you set your REI business up as a Solopreneur where you not only have another full time job and family, but you're the maintenance, leasing agent, manager, project manager and etc. 

It needs to be your online persona, your identifier, your alter ego, your business card.Follow up NINE times?

Feel free to contact and hopefully we can make business together.

If you're considering a 4-tenant retail development, I'll assume you've already performed a fair amount of the preliminary due diligence and evaluation such as:* identified actual demand for the product type in the market you are considering, along with supply in process within competition area to the proposed site.* understand current market rents for the type of tenant and construction you are considering, and at your specific location.* understand delivery timelines, TI schedules, and general construction process/permitting for you and the end users.* have identified the most likely tenants for the development in question, and understand the building criteria each have for spaces.If you haven't answered "Yes" to each of the above, I would recommend pausing until you have the above nailed down.

I subscribe to The Business Journal, and they have a version of it with quality content on each of the major metros across the country.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – and they often select the first PMC they call!