City planning usually have a master plan which for an investor is good to know.For stores rented to businesses such as  dry cleaners, are there any contamination issues, past or present, which greatly diminishes the value and imposes liabilities for current and past owners?

It could be someone you intern for, or just an individual that you have met and attracted into your network.Know this: that person is worth their weight in gold, and can be the primary person that you run things past or ask questions as you move through your day.

Have there been any special assessments in the past, or are there any red flags that could indicate a special assessment on the horizon?

In any case, you need to take care anytime you talk about past or present deals and returns to your investors.

An antique kids pedal car, an ancient harmonica, and some pastoral scene tile from the 1800s.

Even if that seller is your priest/minister/pastor, I will trust but verify (as Reagan would say).

Depending on the size and financial means of this Church it could be for guest speakers, youth pastor, or a new paid staff member with the Church providing housing as part of the compensation package agreement.

We also want to build a respite lodge for Pastors and their families.  

Through talking with him, I learned that a former pastor and mutual friend of ours owned three rentals.

How much have you paid for such a service in the past?Or