Better ask an environmental engineer.

Mould, asbestos and other environmental nastiness is in his wheelhouse.

Im told he was a very sharp guy back in the day, but consciously refusing to pay your county taxes just does not make sense.

Because the project is federally funded, incorporating the added work requires additional environmental approvals that have pushed the anticipated start of construction in the spring of 2018.My thoughts-1.

Also don't forget to check city for tax liens AND do all environmental testing.

It can take 2 weeks or it can take 2 years. 2) Permitting & environmental standards: Particularly relevant if you are running your own rehabs.

@Cynthia Miller: you'll want to thoroughly check out this link about the Certificate of Compliance requirements:https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department/bseed-divisions/property-maintenance/rental-property-information#:~:text=All%20rental%20property%20owners%20must,a%20safe%20and%20habitable%20condition.

Oh I know what they TOLD you, but look at the deeper picture: Is there something they know that you don't, some problem, some government regulation or zoning that precludes the lot development from working, some environmental issue, anything that they could pass onto you as the new owner, that they don't want to deal with or risk they are trying to shift to a "greater fool" - don't be that guy. 

If not, then you need to be careful that you don't start down a high-density path without your County/State environmental people on board with your sewer.  1 house/acre is a VERY different sewage load on your land than a MHP with 12 homes/acre.  

Good Afternoon,I just got word that my lender is NOT requiring a "Phase 1 Environmental Assessment".Any thoughts on this?