Small summer only resort town.RE prices, assume stable over 10 years as town is not growing appreciably and comm. properties tend to sit on the market for many years (5+).I currently RENT 1,000 sqft showroom with small attached apartment for $20k/year. 

Loans in default tend to get more scrutiny.

I do think the two tend to have a loose correlation, but clearly every market is going to have its own dynamics.

At the time i was relaying on peer advice that they cant withhold rent for such things and i felt i had a strong case for eviction. 1 of the women agreed to move out through mediation, the other we ended up in front of a judge and she won possession of the property. 

Investors who invest OOS or work a 9-5 tend to go with Turnkeys as all of the work has been done for you.

Once a purchaser takes title and start moving dirt, they will become liable. that is why purchasers tend to enroll in the brownfield or voluntary cleanup programs so their work is "blessed" and will not result in additional liability. in the case of self-storage project, most of the remedy will be what you would have done anyway as part of construction though there may be some "delta" of additional costs if the soil vapor requires installation of an SSDS (as explained above).

I do know that both sides are cheap and tend to complain about deals.  

I don't recommend using Cut-Off-Riser, they tend to be weak, I prefer non-cut off riser.

They can also offer you knowledge & advice of area, general renter info & will advise you the crime factor of your property's neighborhood, so you have a better idea what you are getting into.Also residential rental tends to have more issues than a NET lease commercial tenant, so this may be a better investment choice for you.

Casinos tend to be very self-sufficient since people go there to gamble, drink, and spend the night.