I am only familiar with the contract in my state but items seller agrees to do based on inspection findings are their responsibility unless spelled out differently.  

I would simply hire a good civil that has done development in that jurisdiction and pay for a feasibility study and let them run through all the check items.. but thats really just the start.. also for context .. these projects require 350 to 750k in CASH up front to get to approved plat status ..

My only goal is to have all the details clearly spelled out so we can adjust price and deadlines in a fair manner as things come up. 

You need to step out of your box and check out other markets where you can buy a home and flip it for 150K.I have a flip right now that my partners and I are in for 200K in Chattanooga,TN. 

cashiers check?)

Many youtube videos on the concept will help spell it out for you and give you confidence to proceed. 

I wanted to check in and ask how the investors in Redding are doing during these times?

Therefore, I want to let the community here know about a residential contractor I would never recommend.Let me start by saying I did my homework...checked him out thoroughly. 

You can check the franchise director or the franchise guide.

After checking the local housing authority the SAFMR though the zipcode maximum is $1300.