Both offer not only good cash flow, but have strong economic and demographic trends.

At the risk of opening up a can of worms, this is an honest question (not meant to be accusatory, honestly just asking to learn) - but when it comes to using certain demographics as a screening tool, is there a meaningful difference between that and redlining?

Then landscaping. 

For example: if the offer was for 35% equity, perhaps the vesting schedule would be:Milestone 1: Site demo and clean up, passes inspection, on schedule, within budget 5%Milestone 2: Rough construction complete, passes inspection, on schedule, within budget 5%Milestone 3: Finish construction complete, passes inspection, on schedule, within budget 5%Milestone 4: Exterior landscaping, paving, and clean up is complete, on schedule, within budget 5%Milestone 5: Etc.Can any provide feedback and opinion of this structure?

I track about 10 markets regularly and find that KC and Indy consistently have the best affordability and cash flow combined with strong economic/demographic trends. 

I haven't participated in the AA County auctions, but if it's a community with older demographics then I would think that the chances of redemption are lower especially on lines with over 2 years of owed taxes.Good luck!

How much is typical monthly landscaping, insurance,HOA fees (if any), etc?

I've run a landscaping company with quickbooks for years so I'm hoping to continue using quickbooks, and am confident I could set it up in a way the my accountant could properly and easily file my taxes, but I just don't want to weaken or ruin the LLC asset protections to make my paperwork a little cleaner.

The former though is all about the demographics - population of people living in a 1, 3, & 5-mile radius, is there money (aka median income), plus others, & typically ends in a Market Supply Index.  

I have a few areas in mind, but need more insight regarding the local landscape.