Once the public works are there they will just revert to existing zoning which in my case is SFH. 

Do you provide move in and move out reports How many pictures do you take of the property prior to tenant moves in and after the tenant moves outDo you get weekly reports when the property is vacant what prospective tenants are saying about your homeDo you provide monthly newsletters to your tenantsDo you hold investor education classes to help me become a better investorDo you have single point portfolio based management services?

If I was an educated investor looking for the best hot spot, I'd put it on Syracuse.

I see landlords lose thousands, even tens of thousands, making rookie mistakes that they could have avoided with a little education up front.Once the first property is under contract, start again for the second.

The Title Holding Trust or Land Trust will keep your name of the public record, but it can also complicate the property ownership and management. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Get as educated as possible and also don't get paralyzed by information overload.

I can't wrap my head around your ideas, but I would really love for you to educate me on your thought process.

There are opinions on these forums and people have a right to them and people may take it as criticism. real estate is not a business where everyone is friendly and just as you have shown from whoever was trying to scam you and has nothing to do with doing your best, its about being educated before moving forward. 

Whether that is most contractors, hiring an engineer, or getting self-educated.