How should I get involved or are the chances slim to none?

So these days, you don't have to drive very far in Houston to spot crews of local dirt contractors out there widening/expanding/improving bayous, creeks, ditches and what-have-you.  

Save it for the next deal and improvements. 

Having these facilities within a short walking, driving, or biking distance will dramatically improve quality of life and easier integration into the community.

Glad I took a chance calling you after seeing one of your posts here in the forum about another deal.I’ll take some before photos when I get back inside and post some after photos as well for those who are curious.

Not sure if this helps or hurts Raleigh's chances for HQ2.https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2018/06/26/amazon-to-create-more-than-1-500-jobs-in-nc-with.html

I would also add that you should look at what the market (nearby competitors) is doing so that you know not to under/over improve. 

And that some will disagree with as well."1% rule" = monthly rent should be at least 1% of acquisition costs; for some, acquisition costs include all purchase related costs PLUS any repairs / improvements needed immediately upon purchase."2% rule" = monthly rent should be at least 2% of acquisition costs; this rule applies more so for lower rent amounts, roughly $500 (and lower), and can be difficult to meet this rule at higher rent amounts.

Mainly I mean that he was terrible to deal with through his tenancy, and gave me grief every chance he got.  

Your P & I would be lower resulting in improved Cash Flow.3.