Once you have clarification, and your 100% sure he’s a racist, you can walk away with your conscious clean.

Current as-built drawings, plans & specificationsDescriptions of buildings, physical aspects and systemsSite Plan (with dimensions and identifying tenants and vacant locationsPhase I and if applicable Phase II environmental site assessmentProperty Condition ReportStatus of ADA compliance (including ADA plans)Warranties (HVAC, roof, insulated glass, etc.)Existing exterior, interior, and aerial photographs of PropertyFloor plans with tenant location (CADD/PDF files)Any and all Leases and Tenant correspondenceAny and all Service ContractsGeneral Ledger for the past 3 yearsThree year history of delinquency and bad debtMost recent detailed billing statement for all TenantsTenant ledgers for previous calendar year & YTDCertified Updated Rent Roll and Certified A/R ScheduleList of security deposits and prepaid rentLeasing update (pending deals, LOIs, renewals, lease-up projections)Future Tenant improvements and leasing commission obligationsThree year history of tenant improvements and leasing commissionsCurrent year detailed operating budgetYTD budget vs. actual analysis for current year & 2 prior yearsThree years of operating statements (revenues & expense) historyCapital items/budget forecast (3-year projection)Three year history of capital expendituresProperty Tax bill for current year and previous 3 yearsCurrent Insurance CoverageThree year history of insurance claims and incidentsTenant’s sales volumes for at least 3 yearsThree year occupancy historyExisting appraisal report(s)Confirmation of ZoningCertificate of occupancy/use permitsStatus of pending litigation and/or threatened condemnationMost recent title insurance policyMost recent as-built surveyCAM Reconciliation for prior 3 years

I'd do a contract for a hundred bucks, other good and valuable consideration.You might check the environmental issues, you might be able to fill a small area for a building foundation bring it out of the flood plain with a spot elevation making a buildable site out of it.

I am ready to go forward, but I also want to be conscious of my decisions.

I never really made the conscious decision to attend college, like many others my age, it was simply expected of me.

Your friend being a car lot would need to check the soil to make sure they do not have environmental contamination.  

We find it especially helpful when we don't have people moving out as often, to refresh ourselves on what to do when.Here are the things I include:Table of Contents:Resources. 4Property Selection.. 4Purchasing/Evaluation Reminders:4Unit Preparation.. 4Sequencing of Repairs. 4Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.. 5Remove the Cleaning Vinyl and Plastic Blinds. 5Cleaning Cabinets. 6Hot water heater. 6Smoke detector & carbon monoxide detector. 6Advertising to Applicants. 7Utilities. 7Pet Policy. 7Smoking Policy. 9Occupancy Standards. 9Market Rent. 9Evaluation at Vacancy. 11Reevaluating during tenancy. 11Change to rental rates. 11Advertising. 11Tenant Selection.. 12Rating Applications. 14Tenant Selected. 16Rental Agreement. 16Paperwork & Legwork needed for Move in.. 18Move in.. 19Maintenance During Tenancy. 19Maintenance Needs reported by Tenant. 19Maintenance Performed by Tenant. 19Maintenance Inspection.. 20Things to Keep Maintained. 20Trees, lawn care & Trimming bushes. 20Monthly Processes. 21Collecting Rent. 22Rental Financials. 22Gather Market Rent. 22Document. 22Update Tenant Listing. 22Update Occupancy Tracking. 23Follow-up on Late Rent & Late Utilities. 23Less Frequent Processes. 23Here’s things to do on a routine, but less frequent basis.23Maintenance Inspections. 23Review Landlord/Tenant Law.. 23Issues/Changes During Tenancy. 23Late Rent. 23Unpaid Utilities. 24Mildew, Pests, or Rodents. 24Agreement Violations. 24Neighbor Complaints. 24Change in Tenants. 24Amendment to Rental Agreement. 24Abandonment. 25Terminate Agreement. 25Eviction.. 25Judgment. 26Tenant Turnover. 26Items left behind. 27Turning Prior Tenants in to Collections. 28IRS Guidance. 28Misc.

Here in California more than interest rates, our market (for new construction) is influenced by the environmental policies imposed, and the costs associated with them.

So like I said this was a labor of love that does not make financial sense his main motivation was environmental  IE reusing already existing materials. 

These you can probably look up online).There are also Environmental Indemnity agreements.All of these documents and a few more will form a complete loan package, and this should be prepared by a lending attorney used to private loans.