Local investor and realtor here.

I would definitely contact a local civil engineer or environmental engineering firm. 

It was a nursery, I approved the color and they were very good painters. 

You can reach out to your local property tax people and they can explain it in more detail.  

I want to throw this out to the community to see if anyone would have some local expertise to know if market conditions should warrant a request for seller credit or break the contract. 

First, go to your local REI meetups.

So I thought of finding investors that would help me buy local rental properties through a 501C3 so they get a deduction and then I can manage it as a charitable contribution or hire another PM and they get a charitable deduction.

Consider your long-term plans and local zoning regulations carefully to make an informed decision.Good luck!

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

He's the first to admit he doesn't know everything, but he does know a lot.I like his approach to real estate.He's stayed local and in residential SFR and small MFR, but has diversified with Class A, B & C properties.