They did a rezoning a few years ago and everything was approved so they're assuming the billboards are fine, but currently they cant seem to find anything prior to 1983, so unless a paper magically appears proving they were there prior to 1981 they are worthless.2)Full environmental inspection would be required to see if it could be considered "wet lands" if so it limits how the property can be used in the future.

Environmental distress is a plus!

While increasing your property value, reducing carbon foot print, increasing cashflow, and make the rental property more appealing to high end consumers.It seems like a pretty solid plan to me, and I plan on implementing it when I get some rentals, can any landlords give me their opinions on this?

If the property is such a good deal that you have to have it and the potential liability for environmental or title issues are worth it, go for it.

its like walking on the beach, people here leave foot prints.

I heard about it from a good friend who I frequently chat with about real estate investment and both of our goals for our futures.A little on my background: I obtained my B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2009 and have worked in project management in the construction industry ever since.  

They would put the 15 acres into Native Prairie and harvest the prairie seeds for Govt, State and other environmental projects and you would need to do nothing but enjoy the Prairie.

The property is located in Newport News, VA.I've been reviewing past posts on BP and I have already reached out to and been unsuccessful with some of the recommended lenders mentioned in the forum threads such as Wells Fargo, TD Bank, and Navy Federal.Wells Fargo- Representative said I am not eligible because the ELOC is only available for 5+ units.TD Bank- The property address may be outside the investment footprint.

Once you locate land, there's engineering that needs to be done (civil, soils, electrical, environmental, structural, etc.) environmental issues may need to be addressed, availability of utilities and proximity to parcel, cost of grading, installing utilities, paving, sidewalks, parcel maps or possibly subdivision map.

My concern is, I'm afraid there's a hidden surprise that would only be uncovered by performing an expensive environmental cert.