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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 [login to view URL] links will not be considered.
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Hi, I can conduct structured Southwest Florida land research beyond listing platforms by combining county GIS records, zoning and future land-use verification, flood and wetland screening, utility checks, and direct communication with planning departments and agents. I'll organize findings in a clear spreadsheet with acceptance/rejection reasoning, property comparisons, source documentation, and detailed due diligence for shortlisted parcels. The focus will be identifying practical, cost-effective properties suitable for warehouse, office, staging, and light industrial operations. A few questions: Which counties should be prioritized first if multiple areas meet the operational requirements? Do you already have a preferred zoning classification list or should I verify permitted uses directly with each county? Would you like the final reports structured for internal decision-making or for presenting to lenders/investors? Best regards, Muhammad Usman
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Hi, SWFL LAND. With over 10 years in GIS and remote sensing, including work as a GIS and Remote Sensing Research Analyst at IWMI, I routinely turn parcel data into clear site assessments in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS. I can verify the trial five properties within three business days. Please share your preferred output format and whether you want me to prioritize any county first. Best regards, Sujeewa GISPromo IT Solutions
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Greetings My name is Julius Clarke, I live in Miami Florida and actually do exactly the type of work that you require to be done. What a coincidence. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience. Most of the people who bid on the project aren’t even from Florida so message me 1- 3 0 5 8 3 4 1 9 35. Julius Miami
$1,500 USD in 4 days
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The initial zoning search for commercial, light-industrial, industrial, flex, or similar that permits warehouse, office, and staging is the core of this. I will start by pulling data from the county GIS portals, cross-referencing with the official zoning ordinances for each county, this means I look at Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties initially, and then expand as needed. For parcel evaluation, I will access flood and wetland maps from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers respectively, also I will contact utility providers directly for information on service availability and capacity, and reach out to listing agents for details on any currently marketed properties fitting the criteria. The main pitfall here is finding parcels with existing commercial zoning that also have practical limitations like unmitigable wetlands or lack of utility access; my approach is to flag these issues early using the data mapping tools and direct agency contact before dedicating time to deeper analysis. I will prioritize finding agricultural land only when the initial commercial zoning search shows no viable options, and then only if county planning departments confirm the proposed operations can be permitted. For what it is worth, every job I have taken on Freelancer has gone out on time and on budget, 100% on both. How do you want the final output formatted, a spreadsheet of parcel data with key findings, or a narrative summary of the top 3-5 opportunities? Once I have your preferred format, I will send that over.
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Hi, there! "SWFL LAND" I understand this requires detailed land research, not just collecting property listings. I can help identify suitable commercial and industrial properties by reviewing zoning, GIS data, flood maps, utilities, access, and county requirements. I have experience with U.S. property research, data analysis, due diligence reporting, and organizing findings into clear Excel reports. I can evaluate parcels, verify important details, document risks, and provide a ranked shortlist with supporting information for decision making. I can complete the five property trial with accurate and organized research. Best regards, George
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SWFL LAND I’ve spent the past one year conducting commercial land due diligence across Florida, including Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and DeSoto counties. I’m intimately familiar with each county’s GIS portal, property appraiser data, and zoning codes. To verify permitted use, I pull the specific zoning classification, cross-reference the county’s future land-use map, and call the planning department to confirm that warehouse, office, light assembly, and outdoor storage are allowable—and note any conditional-use or special-exception requirements. I’m comfortable calling county planners, utilities, and listing agents during U.S. business hours, and I can complete the five-property paid trial within three business days. My reports are organized, source-linked, and include clear accept/reject rationales. Ready to start immediately.
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SWFL LAND Hello, I am a Florida-based former Major Crimes Detective experienced in complex investigations, public-record research, source verification, agency communication, and clear, evidence-based reporting. 1. I have not completed a paid commercial-land assignment, but my investigative skills directly apply to parcel, ownership, zoning, access, utility, flood, wetland, and development research. 2. I have professionally researched Florida public records and understand county and local-government systems. 3. I would confirm zoning and future land use through county GIS, review permitted/conditional uses, setbacks, buffers, parking, loading, stormwater, and outdoor-storage rules, then contact county planning for documented guidance on leading parcels. 4. I cannot provide a previous client land report, but I can provide a clearly labeled sample showing my research, sources, risk analysis, and reporting format. 5. Yes, I am comfortable calling counties, utilities, and listing agents during U.S. business hours and documenting their responses. 6. Yes, I can complete five fully researched properties within three business days. The trial will include parcel details, price, acreage, zoning, future land use, access, utilities, flood/wetland risks, taxes, travel times, source links, contact notes, and clear accept/reject reasons. I understand this requires decision-quality due diligence, not listing aggregation, and I accept the $150 trial milestone.
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You need a short list of buildable, low-cost Southwest Florida parcels that will permit an ~80×40' metal building with truck access, outdoor equipment storage and basic utilities — with defensible, county-sourced due diligence to choose and negotiate the site. Recommended approach: run a prioritized GIS + records-first screen across the listed counties, validate top candidates with county planning, utilities and listing contacts, and produce a ranked shortlist with foldered source links and a concise decision-ready briefing. ExactSpec will deliver organized spreadsheets, mapped candidates, rejected-property reasons, and detailed reports for the best 3–5 parcels. Pricing below follows the listing milestone structure; total proposed fee $1,500 (SEAN REVIEW REQUIRED — listing's max is $1,000).
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Hello, I hold a Florida State Construction Engineer license. I can visit the site to assist you. Please contact me if you would like. Thanks.
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