I've checked many of the expected places like US Census, HUD, and city-data and haven't really found the level of detail I"m looking for, which is generally at the census tract level...but would prefer an ability to zero down a bit more too for one section of the city in particular.

A year later when the borrower tried to refinance, he was informed by the title company that he did not own a very small but important partial tract of the property.  

I would look for flippers with a tract record, maybe someone who can show you the numbers/pictures on his last couple projects.

@Michael Biggs yes there is another property owner on the other side of the RoW but they have access further up the road as it's a very large tract - nobody else is blocked since I am at the end of the road - literally.  

Hello all,I'm still new to the forum and have been digesting a lot and am thankful for all you provide.  

Freddie Mac has a 5% down 2-4 unit FTHB option that has income caps by census tract.

Its a lot of info to digest, but lots of good knowledge.  

Also, as you pointed out, you can put down as little as 5% down with HomePossible, get a slightly reduced interest rate and Private Mortgage Insurance....as long as the property falls within a certain census tract. 

For a new investor, trying to digest all of the information is very challenging.

In my logging days.. we bought some pretty expensive Timber tracts and Tree Farms.. 2 mil plus.WE would write those folks. but we would have our attorney write the letter.... and introduce us as the buyer.. this letter got opened and read 100% of the time.. who does not open and read a letter sent from an attorney..