I would offer them packages.  1) a predetermined (you pick) place to stay funded by you, plus a grocery store gift card to replace food and supplies needed for them to clean.  2) they can stay wherever and you will discount their rent based on a prorated rate and a grocery store gift card to replace food and supplies needed for them to clean. 

As long as it's in good shape, you can pressure wash and reseal with Snow Coat or White Roof Seal at most home supply stores. i.e.

There are tons of stores (starbucks, 711, Mcdonalds, rite aid, Lowes) etc with a 1/2 mile radius.My main question is - how do I figure out the best use of the space? 

I import all my lists into Podio and store them there.

I did some reading online, and came up with the below parameters on which the choice of carpet can be based:Carpet material: Nylon/Polyester(PET)/Triexta, etcCarpet cut: Cut-pile/Plush/Berber/Loop, etcCarpet Face weight: 14oz/17oz/25oz, etcCarpet pad: 8lbs, etc..I spoke to a few carpet stores in town, but each one of them told me a different choice.

After that we went to half price book store to look for leisure reading materials - not successful but that's ok. 

There are two store fronts and 6 residential units total.

2) Would the sf be considered lousy with the surrounding 2 miles with 3 restaurants, 1 grocery store and 1 gas station? 

Each location presents different opportunities.Im excited about what the future holds in store and I look forward to connecting with you all.

The site inspector will just check to make sure you have a few basic things (i.e. a locked door for the premises where credit reports are accessed and stored, a locking filing cabinet to safeguard the reports, and a shredder to destroy reports no longer needed).I'd recommend anyone who plans on doing landlording long-term to do this.