This is primarily driven by the high price points for retail properties in this market.

(I am actually unsure about taxes for a property owned by an individual under an LLC)As some one just starting I like this idea as a way to get into a few properties without massive upfront costs.

The cash flow is nice, but you are paying retail price once you factor in the repairs. 

I talked about it in my blog (found in my signature) but the main thing is to not use retail professionals but make sure that they are investor grade.  

HIGH) returns.I know many, many successful investors, most of which are in multifamily, retail, and development. 

I do agree that Clayton has a lot of potential...the retail strip on Bruce Randolph and St.

Need the roof and HVAC inspected on a 9,000 sq ft retail building.

It's pretty cheap and readily available at big box home retailers. 

Basically, it's all about MASSIVE ACTION!

A junker with no equity and hidden title problems, or  a scam from a pump and dump rent to own outfit wanting to saddle you with massive debt service.