@Cara Lonsdale  @Tom Gimer  good discussionwhile this is common out in the west... most east coast or attorney driven states do not have title plants and the title co won't deal with the public.. 

It is being sold in 2-20 block sections and you can buy an on site sewer treatment plant as well. 

However, buying in a personal name can also provide some liability protection(contact a lawyer on what they are) if you have insurance.3) if you guys plant to acquire the properties using financing - You guys should communicate with multiple lenders and tell them your situation and see if they will lend to you.

. -  I would definitely say to first just plant the seed, which it seems that you have done. 

- Focusing on A and B+ neighborhoods that are within a 20 min. commute of downtown or located near another mini center of employment (for example Claycomo near the Ford plant - they focus on trucks and made a huge investment in expanding that facility, so unless the world stops needing trucks to haul things, it should be a long-term employer in the area, and the new Cerner innovation campus). 20 min. is the average commute time in that area, so I wanted to stay within that range.

Below are some links to some of the growth in Detroit.https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/columni...https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2018/10/08/flex-n-gate-plant-opens-detroiters-half-workforce/1562635002/https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-mot...Keep in mind, like in any other city there are good and bad areas. 

HGTV shows are all the fun, magical parts without the time, energy, and suffering in-between.

I have some funds planted in an S&P 500 fund but with my horizon being early 2020 I am getting a little weary about losing principle especially with so much fluctuation in the market. 

And a big tourist town (Branson MO) There is a Tyson plant located within 15 minutes.

You are paying for ongoing maintenance of the entire municipal water supply infrastructure/ water treatment plant upkeep etc. through your water bill.