Start with the route a tenant or customer would take. See where the sidewalk feels busy, which doors people use, and whether it’s easy to find the entrance. A shop that looks convenient from a map may be hidden from the most obvious walking route. A quiet residential block might change character when a school lets out.
A short visit raises questions worth checking. It can point you toward visiting at another hour or asking how deliveries are handled. The most valuable thing you bring back may be a better question about how the property is used.