(I suspect its possible but is cost prohibitive after talking to my landscaper)My question is, given they sold us the land before final approvals were given and now want to make changes to it that will reduce the value, do I have any legal aspects to this that can help enhance my negotiation position?

Now, however, we are finding that we may be able to do some of that without necessarily leaving our jobs (which would greatly enhance our financing prospects on projects...say that three times fast)...so now we may be changing gears a bit.As far as leverage goes...we are willing to do some but would prefer not to bet the entire farm.

So I'll describe my removed image instead:I agree with @John D. regarding the bank slowing your roll if you can't take a 25% haircut and still do OK by posting an image from the American Sitcom "The Office" of a character named Ryan pointing at the quoted post described above in a whimsical manner oriented vertically instead of horizontally to enhance the amusing nature of the image itself. 

It is one thing that can enhance and develop a good working relationship with a contractor.  

That's the best example of, "you don't know what you don't know"...and if you aren't open to other ideas, you never will.I have been a part of both extremes, but the people I've met at both have enhanced my options, my knowledge, my partnerships, my friends, my bank account, and more.

I would never take positive cash flow instead of growth prospects; the cash flow just provides enhanced ability to wait for appreciation.

Enhancing the problem.

Pure relationship building and networking skills enhancements.

@Travis CannonYou are into the right direction, but 1500 honestly is a very difficult sum to start on real estate, save more and while doing that read books and attend group meetings that will enhance your insight into real estate investment, I am a landlord for 15 yrs.

In my eyes this hurts someones image not enhances it.