But Food and beverages would be one of the primary profit centers, so not sure if this is a good idea, unless we get pretty good lease rates.3.

Mitch will speak at 7:00 so get there early to get your food and network.

As the operator, you may provide some tenant services (eg counseling or food pantry) or none at all - such as in a straight rooming house.

If you are a full time speculator and are accustom to having food on your plate, you'd better understand the cycles, when and what to buy.

It is also squeezed in the middle of a BBQ restaurant (good food) and a large warehouse.

Anywho, a lot of good food for thought right now.

Also Google, “Highland Park Gentrification” and “south Los Angeles gentrification” and “Holy Sh*t: Whole foods is coming to downtown”.

Find out when and where and make sure you attend with a nice table of food or rented inflatable bounce house for the kids in the area.  

Even is the store is not the one they shop at >80% will go to gift card store for 'free' food.class C's $25 - $50 gift cards to local restaurants / fast food place.class D's $25 to local convenient store.

So your 12k won't get you into a 4 plex in Torrance but you could do some damage in many markets throughout the U.S.You won't get the perfect 75 degree  sunny weather or the great Japanese food you can find in Torrance and Gardena area.