I have not ever looked at the possibility to purchase commercial property but I'll do my best to give you an answer based on what I've learned about that type of development. 

Also, tighten up your rehab budget so you can use it to lower your offering price also.https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/729/sample-development-budget-and-operating-pro-forma-for-a-commercial-and/or-mixeduse-nsp-property/

I've seen numerous posts on which City, State, Area, Region, etc. is best to invest in.

Tons of flippers and developers use them in the area and have nothing but good to say about them.

Louis a couple years ago, there seemed to be a lot of development and rehabs in the Cherokee st area, which is a good sign, but do you see this trend continue?  

This "Face-To-Face" knowledge and interaction becomes important, if any "sticky" issues develop during the transaction. 

I'm developing a multi-family community from scratch, and hired a local civil engineer firm for site work (grading, erosion control, drainage plan, etc.) design.

I thought that was very interesting and would like to hear people's experiences with rent to own or seller financing in the Buffalo/Erie Coutny/Niagara region. 

I still work full-time as a pharmacist and have developed a good rapport with my colleagues and physicians and constantly talk about what I do in multifamily real estate.

It's the Army's future development HQ.