So instead of a really cool development with a ton of mature tree's left I lost 80k and could not close..

Strictly cash flow is missing the forest for the trees. 

Sewer issues in Chicago are very common which is why I ALWAYS recommend / almost require my clients to get them done + if there's trees in front or in the back of a property, there will almost always be plumbing issues + needed rodding. 

(I have a special needs trust for my son so have dealt with the complexities.)My bigger concern would not be your liability exposure but doing something that could potentially endanger the support benefits your brother is entitled to.

Have a mixture of 14 year old trees and 4 year old trees.  

In 2013 I invested in a company called Lending Tree, a peer2peer lending.

A sprinkler system isn't going to prevent a cabin from going up in flames if the trees around them are on fire. 

(Lots of grass and pine trees.)

It just obviously won't be market specific.On a personal rezoning I did for a house hack new-construction triplex, I was asked numerous questions about how many bushes and trees I was going to plant.

Keep any plants or tree/branches away from the house even the roof.