in winter the snow can reveal it with the lack of footprints and tire tracks if no one has visited the property in a few days, but you can likely determine if it was a mailman.

He did so to throw off a federal grand jury investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency, court records state."

IKEA stores need extremely large footprints and typically do not like to be in the middle of downtowns or other areas with extremely costly real estate because of the rent they would have to pay.

I got a bid from Overhead Garage door for $4800 for a new door, operator, remotes, and the labor/materials to remove the column, patch concrete where column footprint was on the floor, and install a beam.

If it's a commercial deal or larger multi family it can vary as much as 60 days for environmental studies etc.As far as wholesaling is concerned  I'm an agent so I can't comment too much on that, but there are plenty of people on BP that will probably chime in shortly.

I've posted on this topic many times and as an investor and attorney, my opinion is generally to wait unless the property is over $500k or a commercial property which could havce environmental issues.

And it saves the environment.The environmental piece always comes last in a business setting or transaction, but it helps nonetheless and as time goes on we'll sure need to give it more priority out of necessity of the planet.

My environmental consulting company just inspected a 21 unit building in  southern CA. 

We were able to purchase this gem due to a short sale.This is the back of the house with the garage.Front Entrance to each unitUnit #1 ( First Floor which will be our unit )Living RoomDinning RoomKitchenBathroomBedroom #1Bedroom #2Here are the pictures of the second unit the day we purchased it.Unit #2 Entry ( The rental )Living RoomDinning RoomKitchenBedroom #1Bedroom #3Both units have the same footprint, except the second floor has on more bedroom above the main entry of the home.I also incorporated plans I personally drafted up so readers can gain a sense of all of the rooms and our design intentions.

Go through the zoning and subdivision process, where you will need, at the minimum a civil engineer, surveyor, and environmental consultant.