If your looking to make an educated guess base your value on the homes that have sol and then add you best guess as to value of the additional land.  

I eventually want to become a landlord.

My wife and I are just about to jump into the real estate investment arena with a single-family home in our neighborhood that we hope to successfully manage as a rental property. We are set to close this month and are...

I agree it seems as if they are treating you differently than the other landlord who is renting.

Just keep in mind that, again, being a landlord at a distance may not be for a beginner.  

Buy when you make money at purchase and you are prepared for the unexpected expense that can happen as a landlord.

I can tell you that it may be cheaper to sell at a loss than becoming an accidental landlord and doing it wrong.  

In NVsell on lease w option, no title exchange, landlord tenant relationshipsell on seller financing1. free and clear house, note plus mortgage or note plus DOT, title transfers, if default need to foreclose2. existing first mortgage, sell on a wrap or installment sales contract, due on sale issue, title transfers, if default need to forecloseHope that helps

We are not landlords and property management companies take care of these rentals.

Study your state landlord tenant regulations.