It seems to me that the common issues in Michigan might be different than the common issues in California, especially with the several feet of snow and -20 degree temps they've been having (@Scott McMahan , stay safe!).

. $1.5 million could give you a pretty safe income stream of about $60k per year, with the opportunity for price appreciation as well.  

I have done this several times before so know what to do and have the equipment to do it myself including tractor with hole auger to dig the six foot hole and front end loader to help set the 25 foot poles (not exactly fun or really safe to balance and tip up, but it works). 

Keep saving capitol till you can safely purchase another property.

This can be very attractive as it's so much easier.When a trusted person in the public eye takes your money and "invests" it, you are counting on their reputation and belief that, because they are an educator, your money is safe.

Same place where we invest in.Maybe we are just more of the middle class type than others but am more than happy to know that where we live will is safe and we won't have any mortgages overhanging our head.Will most likely be making 50-70% equity of the bat also.Thanks for reading.

That partner is responsible for doing his due diligence and ensuring that he's making a safe investment.

Now, repeat after me, I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO ORIGINATE A SELLER FINANCED TRANSACTION UNDER THE SAFE ACT.

Iand then I would "lay on the safe side" becouse I got some buffert for that costs?

Take a look at the thread by Ken Rishel on the SAFE Act and scores of regulatory issues.