I would budget about $20,000 for plans, structural engineering, and civil engineering and about $40,000 a unit for city fees.   

We are still talking through the details and how we plan on having them done, how big the lots will be per unit, etc.My question is, i understand there's the process of surveying the land with civil engineers, and also a lot of development process that must happen before construction can begin.

The land trust and the LLC are the owner of the asset/real estate, so even in the scenario that potential litigants guess, they would guess wrong. 

@Jennifer Jackson Seattle, WA... if you believe you’ll be litigating some or a lot, a great attorney is wonderful in court.If you’re seeking advise and doing contracts then $400 per hour is a lot...I have an excellent attorney who litigates and consults on contracts..., $210 per hour...

While definitely I agree that coming across as polite / civil / helpful can help solve many issues before they turn into blowups, someone who's playing "hard to get ahold of" while violating the lease before your eyes may require you to lay down the law. 

@John Lyszczyk and @Unique Gatson I have a few but it depends on what you need - ie a quiet title, probate, litigator, general real estate, corp, etc.

- Civil Engineer: civil design for servicing.- Civil Contractor: installation of water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, curb and sidewalks, driveway crossing, etc.- Lawyer /notaryIt would also be helpful if anyone can share specific costs for any items, any unexpected costs, and the total cost.Thank you!

Youd be better off cross-referencing with trigger list(s) like foreclosure, defaulted taxes or litigation.

We work with a large litigation firm that represents clients through out the state and we've seen that there always opportunities in the market (especially yours).

The valuation approach of options is universal, (check with the ISAB), I bet Canada has a civil code as well.