As you get closer to investing, network through meetups and online communities to learn from others.

Not sure who you're using for title, but know that same as your realtor/lender you have a choice of who you use for title and that might help!

I plan on splitting this land into two 1.5 acre lots as there is enough road frontage, but I'm concerned that someone could show up and want to start drilling in the backyard.I think someone wanting to drill is unlikely for the following reasons:- the original owners are probably dead and the ownership is split between inheritance to multiple people- the lot is too small for them to mess with- there is only a single active well/pump within 30 miles from what I can see online.

If you are acquiring an asset that will throw off more cash than required to pay your credit card and you have no other choices then use your credit card. 

Here is a list of many things you need photos of that won't be available online:1.

Study and read your local lease templateRead, read, read.Watch youtube videos online of some basic building and construction.

I went online to look at whatever I could find and found an eviction that RentSpree missed.

if the timber is merch  you should get a mill in there to bid on the timber.. hire a logger.. profit you use to knock the stumps out.your civil engineer should be giving you a preliminary cost to do infrastructure normally they will do these for free since they will be designing it all.. they would be the best bet anyone on line is simply  a WAG  

On the other hand, a turnkey property could be a good choice if you want a more hands-off experience with steady cash flow.

I personally use propwire.com for residential lists but you can get them online from tons of places.