It needs to be downslope from your house and a good distance (10 yards in my estimation but check your local codes).

Check with local plumbing wholesalers and ask for a price.

Are there any local land brokers that come recommended?

We are a local chicago mortgage banker and have very competitive products to help you with creative financing and also your portfolio of single families as well!

Look up your local laws and see what it says about lease renewal. 

However, it's essential to research local development plans, infrastructure projects, and employment trends to gauge the area's long-term growth potential.

Have you considered investing outside your local geography?

So true that you need to have a good local team in place or things can go sideways quickly.Would like to get more details of your experience so I'll message you directly.

Considering the local anti landlord laws what would be the best way to handle this to avoid any potential issues from the legal perspective?

the book in the bp bookstore. i did the rookie boot camp 2y ago that i imagine this book is kind of based around, and one of the first steps was picking your strategy. the tough part is: THEY ALL WORK. but they all require different skill sets, different amounts of time, and will create a different-looking life for you once the ball is rolling. you have to lay out what skills you have, what you do and don't like doing, how much time you have, and what your vision is for your investor-life 5y down the line, and choose the strategy that aligns best with those things.