@Christopher Krogmeier Some of this comes back to basic market principles. 

Principle of Substitution - Walmart & Target have the exact same item.

@Tyler Strang - Know your criteria, limitations, budget and objectives:  Do you want (and are willing to pay for) updated buildings; tired, but rent-ready buildings; tired and desperate for love; or vacant properties?    

Objectively look at the potential return vs risk before proceeding.

The principle amount is $19,000 the rest is interest from previous years.To be eligible for the tax lien reduction program, a new assessment will need to be done on the property.

They are typically bonused based on leasing objectives and occupancy and sometimes collections.

I won't skip over that it was a bit boneheaded on my part, but it basically came down to that I can calculate principle and interest given the loan amount, term, and interest rate.

Or, "The kids will enjoy the Dirt Bike that comes with the house and the lot next door to ride it in"By the way, the lot next door didn't keep you from buying the house, why would anyone else object?

I believe heavily in the principle of hard work for those things that take longer to achieve typically reap the greatest reward. 

Permits, I've talked with the local government and have been told the process essential is talking to every land owner in a 1000 feet, and putting an ad in the local news paper to see if anyone objects.4.