So all you have to do to have a  basement under the house is get a bucket and shovel and a month's time?

It is extemely hard work. we have been helping a local farmer get in some left over crops before the frost hits the dirt. anyway we have been digging potato's by hand or with a shovel as the tata's grew small this year.  

There isn't any required uniformity in paint color or landscaping so if the other owner wants to show their artistic flare I may have a very odd looking shared property.

If your utilities ran on my easement based on what you have posted, I'd grab a shovel, break them in half and tell you don't dare touch my property except to drive on it.Personally, I'm rooting for your neighbor.

Plus, who wants to worry about ALL those roofs, and sidewalks that need to be shoveled (please tell me tenants aren't doing it, that will bite ya when someone's back goes out or a heart attack happens).Let me know how you think I can help.

The hub is a flared end that the spigot fits into.  

Get a nice apartment that you don't have to maintain, mow grass, or shovel snow as you get older.

If you were to start without any of the above in place, you probably won't put a Shovel in the ground until Fall of 2023.The Skin in the game you are talking about, is not just money. 

Also since you are in Maine I'm sure you'll need some funds for snow shoveling or plowing.I see that you are looking to individually meter the electric so your heating bill goes down. 

We bought the masks, suits, gloves, shovels, bags, tarps, water, food, and anything else we needed.