I think it's been at least a few months since the BBQ place shut down.Your second question is spot on, and is the root of the reason for my post.  

Is it clogged because of tree roots?

You answered the root of my question - - - I'm very interested in other investors' criteria.

I'm rooting for you!

This is important because their response will cue you to which direction to focus your further queries on.If they wanna stay, you focus on probing for what the root cause of the problem is.

I recall the couple mentioned above, same stuff, get rich schemes in various ploys.I agree, money is the root of their evilness, the greed is apparent but consider that it's not them that creates the market, it's also about the greed and laziness or lack of awareness of those they cater too.

My wife and I have picked that location because we plan on "putting down roots" there in the next several years.

If I was not rooted in Orygun I would move there post haste.

My roots are in Sandpoint - I love North Idaho!  

This sales strategy, rooted in psychological reactance, also holds true when selling.