We found a piece of land that was similar size to yours in an area that was ripe for townhome development but was rectangular in shape.After talking to a consultant we found that the land was not wide enough to accommodate townhomes on both sides of the rectangular land as we had to account for roads and sidewalks in between the homes and those had to be a specific size based on city rules.The seller believed that we could fit about 90 townhomes on the almost 6-acre parcel, however, we could fit only 45 to 50 townhomes as the land was not wide enough.

Plus worrying about a kid zipping down the sidewalk from behind the bushes right as I’m backing out of the driveway, or having to be conscious of being shirtless with the windows open.

Have an agreement in writing but give the tenant no money until their stuff is in the van or on the sidewalk, you have inspected and the locks have been changed. 

Did they require you install sidewalks or do you already have them? 

This is a new fee adopted by the city last July and it applies when you have a lot for development and there are no curbs or sidewalks along the property.

Land improvements have a 15 year life so anything outside the building that isn't attached like landscaping, sidewalks and signs would qualify. 

Property that normally accompanies real estate (like a garage or roof or sidewalk etc) but is minimal as a % of the entire purchase.  

To get that you'll have to have built all the roads, sidewalks, infrastructure, etc. basically, you have to have built everything you showed on the preliminary plat, then you can sell lots to builders.At a glance, the numbers do not seem out of whack anywhere, it's a deal worth chasing if you're up for it.also, tip about the forum (I just learned also) type in '@?'

I know someone who sued the city because she tripped and hurt herself on the sidewalk!

Buddy is skeptical because of liens, which are taxes, utilities, sidewalk fee (45 bucks).