There's been a lot of commercial development (new chain restaurants and strip mall improvements), but it still has some rough blocks.

I would reiterate the point Nathan made in regard to developing a plan to have capital in the deal, no money down or tying up all of your money up in equity is typically not a good play.

I would like to develop a report for the appraiser noting the improvements and providing local comps.

There are 3 different approaches to exchanging funds, so you will want to develop a strategy around your risk appetite and financial goals.

I know how difficult it is to find good deals having 20 years of experience in development, appraisal, architecture. 

As in an online database where you can look that up?

And the trouble spots where these occur generally remain consistent across locations.An industry expert on how you can better protect your properties.You’d expect the problems low-income property managers face to be much different than those of someone managing luxury developments.

Hi, I recently moved downed to Naples Park from Iowa, where I am a real estate developer and builder.

Develop a list. 

There is always a pivot point as a company grows where it has to decide whether it stays true to its Grass roots development or switch to a Corporate business model.