7unit fully rented Strip mall due diligence best practices
When inspecting a strip mall during the DD phase here’s what I have on the checklist. Would love any feedback 

-doors
-plate glass 
-lighting 
-electrical service 
-plumbing fixtures 
-parking lot 
-roof 
-brick
[{"id": "ik7xoh5", "text": "Most expensive comes first. \n1. HVACs \n2. Roofing\n3. Parking lot\n4. Landscape \n5. Structure \n\nThen you can dive deeper with all the small things that go with the tenant but that\u2019s all opinionated usually. All the big stuff above is inspected by a 3rd party usually", "replies": [{"id": "ik9as3v", "text": "Would you prefer to have a general inspector look at those items or bring a specialist for each item? Hvac guy, roofer, landscaper \n\nI found out via foia request the fire suppression is up to code", "replies": [{"id": "ika1kvr", "text": "I would personally go specialist just due to wanting the best to be inspecting each item.", "replies": [{"id": "ikr0xpy", "text": "The seller says roof is original and built around 1988. After inspection, say it is due for repair in the next couple years how do you keep the deal alive as a buyer?\n\nOr if it somehow is still in good shape is there any angle to get a credit based on age?", "replies": [{"id": "ikthy6z", "text": "I\u2019m confused. Is the roof in good shape or is it in bad shape? Did you see alligator cracking or just build up of sand and leaves or anything crazy?", "replies": [{"id": "ikud87m", "text": "Have not had the roof inspection yet. Just speculating at this point as I\u2019m waiting for sellers to sign contract.", "replies": [], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ik9e1df", "text": "Read the leases to understand the incentives, if any given when it was leased or renewed to understand the real rent.\n\nDepending on age of building.  Is ceiling height adequate for many users?\n\nCan vehicle access change in near future?  Strip malls need good vehicle access.  If city/town changes it near future, your tenants could suffer.  \nNo one can predict long long term but good to check shorter term city plans for area.", "replies": [{"id": "ikahch5", "text": "Popped in on the units yesterday and it had the dropped ceiling removed for a tall modern look - curious what the remaining units are like inside. \n\nLeases are gross but need to verify if tenants will be responsible for hvac maintenance , also the extent of their obligations to make repairs within their leased space", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ikadrwr", "text": "Have you confirmed that the accessible parking is up to code?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ikaf99k", "text": "2 things you forgot....ADA requirements and phase 1 environmental inspection.", "replies": [{"id": "ikbfnpk", "text": "Yes, ADA upgrade requirements can be financially devastating for mom and pop tenants when they get hit with the frivolous ADA lawsuit in California.", "replies": [{"id": "ikctcno", "text": "Yeah, that shithead wheelchair guy from San Diego\u2026.", "replies": [{"id": "ikr14ur", "text": "Dedicated handicap parking spot and ramp up to sidewalk in front of stores. That sufficient in your experience? I will call building dept to confirm", "replies": [{"id": "ikr579d", "text": "I am not sure if it is \"universal\" or not. In CA, I know a majority of strip center buyers get fucked after closing escrow when the fraud in the wheelchair from San Diego google earths the property and files a lawsuit.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]