It is a front lot of a two lot development with a gravel driveway and underground power already installed from the town road.

@James StevensI currently work for a commercial contractor that installs low voltage voice, data, video and security systems.  

Welcome @Rory GillI am from Arlington - Winchester,Live in LA CA now.Check out http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3-reiskills-and...I work in the arenas of No Equity Deal Acquistions on Sub2, Wraps and Lease Options, JVs w Sellers, Installment Sales on Free and Clear Homes - Multis, Master Lease Options, and Private Lender Marketing.

In localities having a winter design temperature of 32°F (0°C) or lower as shown in Table R301.2(1) of this code, a water, soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat or both.

@John MarinoYou can be a real estate operator instead of investor without using banksLow equity deals, buy subject to or wrap aitd , exit strategy lease or lease to ownLow equity deals,lease to own and then assign for a feeMinor rehabs, do a joint venture with the seller instead of a wholesale, use private money for the minor rehab, create a note for the seller table for months after the rehabFree and clear houses, learn about installment sales at IRS.gov, offer 105% of FMV but get  the payment of installment sale low, search imputed interest table on the IRS site, show the seller that installment sale private mortgage is a way for them to further their retirement plan, and the payment can survive their death, payment can go to their heirs or to a charityThere are more things you can do without banks :)@Josh Caldwell

GFCI installation, leaking faucet in kitchen, etc..).The home appraised for $200,000. 

A house inspector is not able to do that and a homemade door would also be a liability issue for all involved in its installation. 

@Shanda WilliamsMany Realtors will make an installment sale look not attractive.Here are steps I take to make installment sales attractive.3 columns1.

I have a new tenant who gets free satellite service as a perk for his job as an installer.

We put around $15k out of our own pockets into it, and used an energy efficiency loan ($15k) to insulate, install new windows, and add an ASHP with ductwork.