@Gerren Ferguson it will be worth getting some more clarification from the building department on who is able to submit the plans.

Cross check the list against the assessor's department records?

All of those big name anchor stores you mentioned and many more have special departments who deal with new location selection.

You shouldn't have to pay the leasing fee more than once a year so if the tenant leaves early, the PM should either place someone for free or make the departing tenant pay their leasing fee. 

@Salvador Pepe First you need to do a quick feasibility exercise to determine if a project will work financially for you or a buyer.Check with the city or county planning and zoning department to get an idea of what you can build and what is required for all approvals including site plan and building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections and CO process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.

Call the water department and get last year's numbers.Snow removal?

I'm not in charge of the publishing department, but I know a girl.

I know it sounds like I'm splitting hairs but some banks write HELOCs in their residential department....which won't write Investment Properties.

The best way to handle this to be sure is to consult with the county's planning department which normally zoning is part of.

One side issue is FHA's rules around using the rental income from your departing residence.