In terms of additional costs, I'd rather have prop taxes than "hidden costs" of squatters, unknown environmental rehab costs, shortage of labor, etc.

Our world is showing the human and environmental costs of such oversimplified and narrow perspectives.

I do environmental consulting for raw land development and let me tell you that for building on even a SFH on a small lot you're talking at least 100k in soft costs to break ground!

What possible creative strategies could you use to fund a Absolute NNN lease property for the down payment(roughly 25%), appraisal and environmental report cost, and closing cost?

Sometimes, there is no such price - acquiring a property is essentially acquiring a liability rather than an asset (think of serious environmental hazards). 

(He tried getting a quote elsewhere but that just increased his expense by another few thousands)As they were trying to still make this deal work a potential environmental issue popped up, putting the final nail in this coffin ⚰️ Make sure your due diligence is taking this into account.Some helpful tips are to ask the seller for all of his actual policies (not just certificates) and comparing them to your lender requirements.This may unearth some pertinent information,So don’t just rely on that number on the OM, dig deeper!

Have any development plans been submitted to the county (plat, environmental concept plan, site plan, subdivision plan, etc)?

A major Hospital already open servicing the whole community and Solivita named one of the nation’s Top 50 master-planned 55-Plus communities by Where to Retire magazine three consecutive times, it has earned over 70 awards for design, community planning and environmental sustainability.

[x] existing tenants to remain in place OR ....[ ] buyer to take possession vacant (ie seller to evict) [x] seller to disclose all Permits and Certificates of Occupancy [x] environmental survey, Hazard, Flood certs paid buy seller

I have funds to cover closing costs ( appraisal, title, transfer tax, environmental, etc.)