I bet you were floored when the person ordered every package you had to offer!!

If it was me personally, I would not.

What I personally do is I will hire a local Civil engineer who has done subdivisions in the jurisdiction and I will pay them up front for a detailed feasibility study.

___________________________________________________________Why does everyone want to chase strangers – and ignore their own personal network?

Offered to intern/work for him at half the pay as his personal assistant if he would teach me everything he knew.

Personally I never listen to what the seller states the income is as they are sometimes way off.

Don't spend time looking for something that doesn't exist. also in the US you cannot sue the police.. unless its a direct assault on your person. your wasting your time.. 

And does the person doing the labor get paid or only the materials paid for by the partnership?

Be sure to actually contact the landlord for verification—fake references are more common than you’d think.In-Person Meeting: Meeting potential roommates in person is a great way to get a feel for compatibility.

I personally invest in the North Dallas area (Prosper/Celina) where there is lots of growth in homes with nice lots.