So yeah, maybe a few hoops and city want's a remote investor to use professional local management so city knows no BS is gonna go on, and I agree 100% because that's honestly the intelligent way to go about it, and it's worth it. 

What I do before I buy a home that will need an appraisal I call my local appraiser and have them do a pre appraisal which gives me the current value of the home.

In an unexpected turn of events, the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market has seen a significant uptick in foreclosures, with a 17% increase reported in January.

Would get with a local engineer to do the layout and an estimate on costs.Your buildable sqft seems really low. 

I will defiantly contact the local GSA office Monday and see what type of demand there is for what I'm offering.

It can vary widely based on just the local area.

Try to meet local investors at meetups and networking events. 

The local magistrate will typically hear cases involving local/municipal citations. 2.

If you find one that piques your interest, connect with local investors and professionals in the area to gain further insight into the market.The Midwest markets have been gaining a lot of traction because of their affordability.

If that is your goal, I recommend you start attending local real estate meetups so you can meet local investors in your area doing what you want to do and collaborate with them.