Investing in Strip Shopping Centers: What You Need to Know

Strip shopping center with storefronts and parking lot

Strip shopping centers might not have the glitz of a mega mall—but they’re often the real moneymakers quietly fueling their neighborhoods.

These smaller retail hubs are all around us. Local pizza places. Dry cleaners. Nail salons. Laundromats. And when chosen well, they can offer dependable returns with community-friendly tenants and solid long-term value.

In this video, Doc walks you through the real-world pros and cons of investing in strip shopping centers—sharing the exact strategies he’s used to find solid deals, reduce risk, and boost profits.

Key Concepts Covered in the Video:

  • Why strip centers play such a vital role in local commercial ecosystems—and how that benefits investors like you

  • How tenant mix can make or break a deal (and what to look for before you buy)

  • What “façade grants” are, and how they can add free value to your investment

  • Vacancy risks in smaller centers, and how to smartly offset them during due diligence

Strip shopping centers are all about balance. With the right tenants and a strong local demand, these properties can provide consistent monthly cash flow—and solid appreciation over time.


Your LIFE SUCCESS WORK™

  • Watch the video

  • Download the “Franklin Close” checklist

  • Write out the Pros and Cons of owning a strip shopping center

  • Reflect: Do the Pros outweigh the Cons for you personally?

    • If not, could the Cons be delegated or solved with the right team?


Strip centers may not be flashy, but they’re foundational. In this lesson, you’ll get a proven framework to evaluate, compare, and invest with confidence—just like Doc does.

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