I am as new as new gets to this, so any tips, advice or warnings are welcomed. 

Everything I do that involves the words "Real Estate,"  Lights a fire inside of me so big I can't focus on anything else.

Is anyone able to shed some light on whether these are good areas in terms of rental demand and rent-to-value ratio? 

If you the landlord have to replace the roof, a/c units, exterior lighting, parking lot reseal and recoat that could be hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost or more.Is this a free standing box or is it wedged in between other stores being sold off more like a retail condo?

It also provides basic pricing ranges and discusses the different factors that influence pricing.Next, I would compile a list of these common repairs into a spreadsheet to help you get organizedOnce you've got your spreadsheet compiled make some trips to Home Depot or Lowes to get a feel for how much materials costs for flooring, tubs, toilets, lighting, etc.As Jim suggested there are good resources for Labor costs such as RS Means, but the best and most accurate source for labor costs is to contact local contractors. 

I have a "light cleaning" rate of $30/hr, which I arbitrarily define as what I do at my house on a Saturday morning, and heavy cleaning, which it sounds like you had to do, rate of $45-55/hr. 

That is something I was going to do but if you can shed some light on that I would be grateful.

Do you have any advice or warnings for someone wanting to become an Appraiser?

Hello guys,I’m new to REI and I just wanted reach out to the community and get some pointers, tips, warnings, etc....

It’s a 1.5 acre lot zoned for light manufacturing in an industrial zone.