You also need to project out if this will also affect long-term decisions to maximize the zoning if you think the highest and best use is to develop.

I’m developing cold feetA contract that favors the seller and a standard Minnesota contract for deed.

There is the possibility of expansion as we are going to get about 15 additional Acres that have not been developed yet.

So glad you've discovered Bigger Pockets early in your real estate investing journey...sounds like you've already developed a great plan to break into real estate in ATL.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the BP website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Atlanta or any of the specific neighborhoods you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

Or in other words, 99% of the RE investors are not RE agents :)You don't need the exam to develop credibility.

Not ideal!

I also want somewhere I’d be okay living somewhere.Slowly growing population ideally as well

So case law as it has developed has created a scenario where the QI needs to keep your money under their not your control until there is no longer the opportunity to complete an exchange.The first time this happens is at day 46 if you don't turn in a 45 day list. 

I have interest in Germantown as well, and though I do not have much experience with the immediate area, my investor-minded realtor has recommended staying near Germantown ave on the Mt Airy side of town due to increasing development. 

Stabilized,value-add,vacant, new development?