Southwest Florida Commercial/Industrial Land Research and Due Diligence
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
Southwest Florida Commercial/Industrial Land Research and Due Diligence
I am seeking an experienced U.S. real-estate researcher to identify and evaluate land in Southwest Florida for a warehouse, office and project-staging facility.
This is not a simple listing-scraping or data-entry project. The researcher must investigate each parcel using county GIS, zoning records, flood and wetland maps, utility information, listing-agent communication and county planning contacts.
Search Priorities
1. Commercial, light-industrial, industrial, flex or similar zoning that permits the proposed operations.
2. Agricultural land as a fallback only when the county indicates that the proposed operations may be permitted.
3. Prioritize the lowest-cost workable properties rather than expensive retail-oriented commercial locations.
Search Area
* Lee County
* Charlotte County
* Hendry County
* Glades County
* DeSoto County
* Other nearby Southwest Florida locations may be suggested
* Report driving time to Cape Coral/North Fort Myers and major highways
Property Requirements
The parcel must accommodate an approximately 80×40-foot metal building plus parking, truck access, loading, stormwater management and some outdoor equipment/material storage. Acreage is flexible, but approximately 1–3+ usable acres is preferred.
Proposed operations include:
* Office and engineering space
* Warehouse and inventory storage
* Project staging and equipment storage
* Receiving and shipping
* Light assembly, testing and repair
* Limited outdoor storage
* No heavy manufacturing
Required Research for Each Property
* Address and parcel identification number
* Listing link, asking price, acreage and price per acre
* Parcel dimensions and estimated usable/buildable area
* Current zoning and future land-use designation
* Whether the proposed operations appear permitted
* Applicable zoning-code references
* County planning contact notes for leading candidates
* Legal and physical road access
* Road condition and suitability for trucks
* Electric-power availability and approximate proximity
* Water, sewer or well/septic requirements
* Flood zone, wetlands and environmental constraints
* Setbacks, buffers, lot coverage and stormwater considerations
* Deed restrictions, HOA or known special assessments
* Property taxes and ownership information
* Distance to Cape Coral/North Fort Myers, I-75 and relevant airports
* Listing-agent or seller contact notes
* Clear reasons for accepting or rejecting each parcel
* Source links supporting all important findings
Deliverables
* Master Excel or Google Sheets file containing every property reviewed
* Rejected-property list with rejection reasons
* Shortlist of approximately 5–10 credible properties
* Detailed due-diligence reports for the best 3–5 properties
* Map showing candidate locations
* Final comparison and ranking
* Copies or links to relevant maps, zoning documents and communications
Payment Structure
* Milestone 1: $150 paid trial covering five fully researched properties
* Milestone 2: Approximately $450 for the broader search and initial screening
* Milestone 3: $150–$400 for detailed verification of the leading properties
* Maximum anticipated total budget: $1,000
Continuation after the first milestone will depend on the accuracy, thoroughness and organization of the trial work.
Required Experience
* U.S. vacant-land or commercial-property research
* County GIS and property-record research
* Zoning and future-land-use research
* Floodplain and wetland screening
* Calling U.S. county planning departments, utilities and listing agents
* Strong written English and organized reporting
When Applying
Please begin your proposal with “SWFL LAND” and answer the following:
1. What experience do you have researching U.S. vacant or commercial land?
2. Have you previously researched Florida properties?
3. How would you verify whether a warehouse and outdoor storage are permitted?
4. Can you provide a redacted example of a previous land due-diligence report?
5. Are you comfortable calling counties, utilities and listing agents during U.S. business hours?
6. Can you complete the five-property paid trial within three business days?
Proposals offering only lists of Zillow, LoopNet or Land.com links will not be considered.
I am seeking an experienced U.S. real-estate researcher to identify and evaluate land in Southwest Florida for a warehouse, office and project-staging facility.
This is not a simple listing-scraping or data-entry project. The researcher must investigate each parcel using county GIS, zoning records, flood and wetland maps, utility information, listing-agent communication and county planning contacts.
Search Priorities
1. Commercial, light-industrial, industrial, flex or similar zoning that permits the proposed operations.
2. Agricultural land as a fallback only when the county indicates that the proposed operations may be permitted.
3. Prioritize the lowest-cost workable properties rather than expensive retail-oriented commercial locations.
Search Area
* Lee County
* Charlotte County
* Hendry County
* Glades County
* DeSoto County
* Other nearby Southwest Florida locations may be suggested
* Report driving time to Cape Coral/North Fort Myers and major highways
Property Requirements
The parcel must accommodate an approximately 80×40-foot metal building plus parking, truck access, loading, stormwater management and some outdoor equipment/material storage. Acreage is flexible, but approximately 1–3+ usable acres is preferred.
Proposed operations include:
* Office and engineering space
* Warehouse and inventory storage
* Project staging and equipment storage
* Receiving and shipping
* Light assembly, testing and repair
* Limited outdoor storage
* No heavy manufacturing
Required Research for Each Property
* Address and parcel identification number
* Listing link, asking price, acreage and price per acre
* Parcel dimensions and estimated usable/buildable area
* Current zoning and future land-use designation
* Whether the proposed operations appear permitted
* Applicable zoning-code references
* County planning contact notes for leading candidates
* Legal and physical road access
* Road condition and suitability for trucks
* Electric-power availability and approximate proximity
* Water, sewer or well/septic requirements
* Flood zone, wetlands and environmental constraints
* Setbacks, buffers, lot coverage and stormwater considerations
* Deed restrictions, HOA or known special assessments
* Property taxes and ownership information
* Distance to Cape Coral/North Fort Myers, I-75 and relevant airports
* Listing-agent or seller contact notes
* Clear reasons for accepting or rejecting each parcel
* Source links supporting all important findings
Deliverables
* Master Excel or Google Sheets file containing every property reviewed
* Rejected-property list with rejection reasons
* Shortlist of approximately 5–10 credible properties
* Detailed due-diligence reports for the best 3–5 properties
* Map showing candidate locations
* Final comparison and ranking
* Copies or links to relevant maps, zoning documents and communications
Payment Structure
* Milestone 1: $150 paid trial covering five fully researched properties
* Milestone 2: Approximately $450 for the broader search and initial screening
* Milestone 3: $150–$400 for detailed verification of the leading properties
* Maximum anticipated total budget: $1,000
Continuation after the first milestone will depend on the accuracy, thoroughness and organization of the trial work.
Required Experience
* U.S. vacant-land or commercial-property research
* County GIS and property-record research
* Zoning and future-land-use research
* Floodplain and wetland screening
* Calling U.S. county planning departments, utilities and listing agents
* Strong written English and organized reporting
When Applying
Please begin your proposal with “SWFL LAND” and answer the following:
1. What experience do you have researching U.S. vacant or commercial land?
2. Have you previously researched Florida properties?
3. How would you verify whether a warehouse and outdoor storage are permitted?
4. Can you provide a redacted example of a previous land due-diligence report?
5. Are you comfortable calling counties, utilities and listing agents during U.S. business hours?
6. Can you complete the five-property paid trial within three business days?
Proposals offering only lists of Zillow, LoopNet or Land.com links will not be considered.