Harder to control money and properties you can't see especially if they are far away.

seller financing installment salecan retire you from landlord to"the bank" BUT make sure yournote is bullet proof 10-20 pgs.so you can control income taxesthrough ammort/interest termsas the buyer needs you more LOL

Find a fantastic house flipper and loan them money.

This is not without issues (the biggest of which is getting more funds into the IRA/LLC after future contributions), but it is worth exploring if it might be a good fit for you.On the other hand, if you are not looking for as much control, I have a great deal of respect for Quest Trust Company and it's owner Quincy Long.  

Also look at easements (especially on the vacant land) and factor in parking driveways, will the city let you curb cut for additional access if needed or are you stick with what you have.Also look at the number of parking spaces needed for new builds vs what you have (will a new build trigger anything there), and consider if enough electrical is available at the site for new buildings.Is there a Town Approval Board or some other such PITA process you must go through to get building/remodeling permits, and how much control do they have over your actions (plus how long do they take to approve, and is it "The Old Boy Network" to get approved (???).

It’s a fantastic feeling, and I just wanted to say keep going.

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The perfect investment for me may be a horrible investment for my neighbor or you -- risk tolerance, expected IRR, control, diversification, etc all vary by individual preferences.

Fantastic advice from @Randall AlanThere isn't necessarily a right answer here though and any answer someone gives you won't necessarily be even close to the right answer for you.

SchianoThis is all controlled by the Deed of Trust and note.