Any investor or developer buy raw land lot (zoning code G) and go through the process with the city to convert to commercial use?

Just document the current condition before the cleanup process and follow any other local law or procedure that is in your municipality. 

I think smaller markets say sub 50k population would have a larger impact from one big move from a manufacturing facility or something like a Amazon processing center.

The reason you see a person’s name and all their entities listed in a lawsuit is because Plaintiff (the suing party) attorneys have to list everyone and every entity that can be remotely tied to a cause of action, otherwise, if enough time passes and through the legal process discover that a separate entity or just a person was truly liable and they didn’t name them in the lawsuit, they are out of luck.

When I partnered with friends on a multi-unit property a few years ago, we chose individual umbrella polcies from our personal providers.

It's easier and faster to wholesale then go through the process of getting your license.

I would work on my communication of my processes including letting them know asap of their schedule with me. 

We process, underwrite, close and fund the loan.  

Whether its for investors, agents, or just a general meet up for like minded individuals .

Thank you for the very thorough and clear thought process.