It's free with a Pro membership or you can just buy it outright.

The interest rate is reasonable.Dealing with banks, they are very hands on; particularly with income verification.The bank should do its own environmental assessment based on the environmental survey you provide. 

With 13 lots I would probably start with a survey, site plan, and grading plan.

As you can see, this means your out of pocket will be $7k more.Do you require an appraisal and survey?

We request that the seller have a survey done and try and have the property removed from the flood zone.

Recent surveys show that the online ordering process is easy and favorable to consumers for most retailers BUT over 90% said they strongly disliked the return process and wait times for online orders.

As you can see, this means your out of pocket will be $7k more.Do you require an appraisal and survey?

If it has been positive, I may consider paying for a membership.

The exact example, could I set up an LLC, get a credit card in the name of the LLC, and purchase the BiggerPockets Pro Membership with that card and write it off as a business expense?

We pay for our license, continuing education, NAR membership, state and local Realtor board membership, MLS, E&O, marketing, lead generation, websites, desk fees, gas, etc.And if you're thinking that we're making a killing on our commission, don't forget that on a 5% deal, that is commonly split 50/50 between the listing and selling office.