What would you build to maximize 1.12 acres of land space?
Nearby businesses are dealership and big hospital. 
What floorplan would you do that keeps costs down and maximize throughput?   
College town, close to interstate.   
Has a lot of apartments and new projects around multi-us development. Commercially zoned atm
[{"id": "it8gmv6", "text": "That\u2019s a loaded question. What is zoning? Has there been a PDP? Are there overlays within the district? How much of the land is actually buildable with drainage, retention, natural area space, retaining walls etc?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it8goeg", "text": "Best answer would be a 100 story tower, but it\u2019s all relative.  What\u2019s it zoned, what\u2019s the local market etc.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it8gs7d", "text": "Hard to say without looking at it. Obviously if you\u2019re just tryna pack homesites it\u2019s TH. In reality you\u2019d have to look at what new construction is being built close by to understand what\u2019s selling in the market. Costs to build entirely depends on how nice you want to make a product", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it8kjv9", "text": "Gas station &amp; fast food.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it8tztz", "text": "If you're dealing with a few million to construct, you should hire an architect. Not only will they be able to help you through the discussion of highest and best use, but they can talk shapes, how tall, density, and help you walk it through approval.", "replies": [{"id": "it9f2b0", "text": "Then talk to the engineers and let them explain why it can't be done...", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it8xpdw", "text": "Near big hospital Medical office building might be a good idea, they can\u2019t work from home", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it8y43e", "text": "Storage units.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it96mit", "text": "I\u2019ll take useless questions for $400, Alex", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it97893", "text": "QSR, that's good space for parking and drive-thru. Check the traffic in that area", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it9blcg", "text": "Big hospital? \n\nMixed use - MF at top, retail at bottom with one suite for restaurant/cafe.\n\nHospital folks work long shifts and like to go for short walks to eat.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it9f75v", "text": "Ask the market and the city what they want and what is permitted.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it9hw91", "text": "Skilled nursing facility or long term care facility", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it9lhjl", "text": "Do you mind sharing the city? What is the population like?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "it9n3sk", "text": "A 29,300 SF small bay industrial building with 30 foot clear demisable into 5 units of 5,800 SF apiece with 30% prebuilt mezzanines and a glazed flex street front retail/office space. \n\nOr a waterpark. Whatever you could get approved first.", "replies": [{"id": "ita42he", "text": "Bet you $5 it\u2019s zoned \u201ccommercial \u201c but also how would you fit that FAR??? Parking and fire lane would take half of that", "replies": [{"id": "ita9w00", "text": "It's a 55-60% site coverage, that's typically achievable while leaving room for parking, setbacks and truck circulation.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "ita76ix", "text": "Dude! Your first paragraph\u2026What a brilliant plan! I totally agree!I AGREE FULL HEARTEDLY!!!! Love it! That would be how I would maximize it. Premium mid sized warehouse space with retail/office space. Then you mention pre built mezzanines? Sheeeeeesh! Spoken like a BOSS", "replies": [{"id": "ita9ygt", "text": "Thanks pal, I used to have sex with a girl who leased boxes for a living. Learned too much about warehousing.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ita0xxz", "text": "Talk to a local commercial real estate broker and see what they think. Then talk to your local planner to see if that would work. Then talk to an architect to get an idea of what can be built realistically. Then talk to a contractor to see if the architect is full of shite.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "itaez8o", "text": "Have you ever looked at build for rent development? This seems to be the route a lot of builders and big developers are taking in today\u2019s market. 3/4 bedroom townhomes or even duplexes can be a great way to maximize profits in today\u2019s markets. Typically each unit being around 1500-1800 sq ft. Lots of ways to increase returns and would love to take a look at the specific location if you\u2019re interested.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "itaqz0p", "text": "Honestly just test the waters.\n\nIf you have utilities and if you\u2019re zoned for commercial use just pitch to a bunch of food trucks to to post up. On a 1.2 acre lot you can probably fit about 8-10 small food trucks and kiosks. \n\nLow risk, moderate reward.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "itb00ev", "text": "Commercially zoned isn\u2019t much to go off of. Commercial zones across the US have vastly different regulations, and there can be multiple commercial zones in a municipality. Look at the zoning regulations - how much buildable area is actually there once factoring in setbacks, lot coverage, required landscaping, required parking, etc. This is a loaded question. You\u2019re better off deciding on a type of property you want to invest in and finding a parcel that fits the needs of that proposed use, as opposed to having a parcel and trying to figure out what use to squeeze in there.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "itdbmx3", "text": "Starbucks", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]