They put a metal plate on top of the storm drain telling dumpers they would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

We already paid a couple hundred dollars to have a huge dead tree removed from the front yard.A nice-quality fence (spruce, metal posts) will cost about $2,000 and the plumbing stuff will cost about $500.

Other passions of mine include precious metal investing, practicing Mixed Martial Arts, working with various charities, and anything that puts me on or near the water :)My goals and reasons for joining: I am the first to admit I know very little about land investing.

It's not in a great area so it has been gutted by neighbors that like to take metal to the scrap yard to get a few dollars. 

I have no interest in scrapping metal myself and my understanding is that even with copper you need to have quite a bit to make it worth your while. 

She immediately had my attention because she provided properties that met all of my criteria, but she was also very forthcoming with information and was patient as I learned the market. 

To learn more about UDFI, see the following. https://www.irs.gov/irm/part7/irm_07-027-008.htmlFollowing are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

It will need the metal siding repainted and some cosmetic work.

Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business. 

I personally have started very preliminary research on Quonet Huts which would withstand the hurricanes that pass through.http://buildinghomesandliving.com/metal-buildings/these-quonset-inexpensive-kit-homes-start-at-less-than-8000/