Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

I paid tax on it and mowed it about every 5 years so maybe put 10k into over the years.. deductive reasoning suggested city does not build and full blown interchange to go to nowhere. 

It was $9,000 after taxes.

Make sure to account for property taxes, insurance, and any HOA fees, as those can vary significantly in different markets and impact your cash flow.

But there are some basic bid issues owners are often unreasonable about:1) There really isn't time to get multiple bids- No heat during winter or ac during summer can often result in a municipal ticket or worse2) The job is too small to get bids- Estimated cost is $700 - how is saving 5-10% worth the time getting bids?

I would sit tight and save some more.

However , properties taxes are due like roughly 12k for the two lots. 

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old) 

Thank you for putting it out there and potentially saving someone else in the future.