Crap I need to shut up, I hate tough competition:(

Might say what land prices are in the area, not sure I'd tip my hat too much about specifics as such a plot wouldn't be hard to locate, why bring competition.....sounds like you have more than contact with the seller and your implication of thinking about it for over a year sounds like neither party is highly motivated.Shane, you might touch on basic ideas for the use of the property, there are many ways to design the deal, the use of the property can affect the way you begin.

I am a transplant but have been here about 5 years and throughout that time you understand the territorial nature and competition of all the Pittsburgh suburbs and subsets!

The reason why is because I don't want to create my own competition.

It is very competitive and there are a lot of hoops to jump threw!

I am also a soccer fan and a girls competitive soccer coach.Have a great day and keep crushing it!

In a competitive market you can also ask for a non-refundable EMD and that will weed out some tire-kickers.  

To work with an investor-friendly contractor with so much experience is a competitive advantage in itself.

Unions are taking away our competitive advantage.

Depending on the competition, maybe dropping it a little more would generate a quick sales.If it needs work, and especially if there are move-in ready competitors, it may require and investor.