This is not a product type with which I am familiar, so I’m looking for advice on how to value a current opportunity.Let’s start the discussion by first considering a “single-tenant net lease” example … a free-standing CVS/Walgreen’s at a busy intersection.

With an inflexible full time job, i am not sure how to pull this off..Any suggestion? 

These are great suggestions!

Any suggestions?

Should I just randomly pick a few cities in the midwest and work with a realtor, or are there some suggestions on specific cities and resources to help hone in?

I would suggest going to the planning and zoning department, and pulling the building permits to see who is building and where.

Also what would you suggest is the best list provider?

Also appraisals or BPOs would be requested by a buyer when they are making an offer, so I would suggest not doing it ahead of time, unless Maryland law requires it (again something any Maryland Realtor should know).

I would suggest that you read the full regulations and anticipate that they city will be enforcing everything.  

Edward,First things first, you should get in to see the property, see what kind of condition it's in, or if it's even standing.