Several options for just grass or dirt, depends on zoning and building regulations, here any ongoing business would require a paved lot. 1/4 acre is not big, but it's big enough for small gatherings.

I do work in bank regulation in SF, and have seen Yellen speak, but I was just joking about her.

With Ladybird Johnson and the Highway Beautification act in the 1970's, billboards became so severely regulated, new permits are extremely difficult to come by.

Points can only be charged by institutional or regulated lenders, you buddy can't legally charge points.

I reviewed appraisals as a regulator and each time we'd get one for any loan purpose.

If I start a ROBS using a template provided by a perfectly compliant promoter, I can still (very easily) run afoul of IRS/DOJ regulation.

Ive completely backed out and let the parties know Im not experienced enough or knowledgeable on the rules and regulations to proceed.

Your building regulations department issues violations/citations, they will have a list, they may be online under the gov web site.

Make sure, when you are looking at portals, that you work with the leading ones who are working WITH regulators.

In order to find out for sure you'll need to call the local "Department of Professional Regulation" or whatever it is called in your state.