Than there are off-site issues such as availability and capacity of utilities and the capacity of access roads, and on-site issues such as depth of bedrock (is it diggable or will you have to blast?)

In my experience, there are a range of starting-off experiences, but one's experience is not always indicative of someone's desire/drive/commitment to pursue and thrive in real estate. 

We’re off market right now but will be going back on next month.

If so, it will be good to get the type that has the on and off heat feature.

Hey Andrew, welcome to the Forums.That’s awesome you’ve been learning about real estate since high school—starting early will really pay off.

I'd like to find honest people who are not going to rip me off.

I paid off the loan as the solution.

If paying off your mortgage early is a priority, recasting might not be the best option.Not Available for All Loans: As mentioned earlier, government-backed loans are generally ineligible for recasting, and not all lenders offer this option.Who Should Consider Mortgage Recasting?

Do I only draft a cash-for-keys agreement after they've accepted the notion of it or just drop-off the proposal/demand?

In the city or more urban neighborhoods though it's definitely more commonplace.I've added off street parking behind a property off an alley like you said at least a handful of times.