From there you can window shop who your likely lender will be.

There is a pretty cool coffee shop in downtown Woodstock called Copper Coin which could be a good meet-up spot?

I have been shopping around for insurance on the property, but the quotes I am getting from insurance companies have annual premiums between $2700-$4500.

This is really basic but I'm going to be doing the majority or my "shopping" from California and only will have a realtor if it is suggested when my sister actually goes out there.

If you have a relationship with a broker/carrier - be sure they are shopping the properties accordingly.  

The area is so eclectic, there are what appears to be some professional ladies working the area as well as high end interior design shops on the same street.  

My limited shopping experience is good commercial rates often aren't for those long time periods.Jim.

They sound great and often work well for large outfits that have support staff (repair-men, office admins, trade contractors, etc.) to manage the upkeep and tenants, but for smaller (1-man) shops, it represents a headache and consistent cash outlays.

But Atlanta has A LOT of discount shops selling no name 8-9mm laminant for $1.50 sqft.   

Article link:https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2021/10/26/kyle-bunton-lane-mixed-use-project-rastegar.htmlFree hyperlink to the project when it was first proposed back in September:https://www.kvue.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-2040/kyle-texas-development-homes-shops-elementary-school/269-0dea44b3-1618-4787-a30d-d9b17beb78d8