The sign is in yard but it hasn’t been released they realtor must open it up to public correct?

On the trust contract itself, it states "once filed, the trustee is not longer Attorney John Doe, and 100 percent ownership/trustee becomes John Myself"The problem lies with the bank, as they require my personal name on the publicly recorded deed.

Public records but that can be cumbersome.

The property was a large vacant parcel that is adjacent to the public street.

your right it is a matter of personal feeling and perception.

Did my research, found a few sources and built up a portfolio of publicly traded REIT's with a small modest size of around $20K (and growing of course) producing div's. 

I did actually check on the parking regulations, and between the existing parking, available street parking, and proximity to public transit it is way beyond requirements there.The set back thing I'll definitely need to check on. 

As an IRA, a self-directed plan is the same as any other, just serviced differently to open up the possibility of the IRA investing in a broader array of assets than what is listed on the public exchanges.There are several types of providers, with different services. 

One option would be to figure the $/sf of any recently sold vacant lots in the area, but in Houston (inner loop at least) there aren't a lot of those for sale, plus sales figures aren't public in Texas. 

If a lien had been filed for past his dues then it’s public record.