But I think the bigger examples like the population migration to Florida and Texas are critical when considering where to invest and more impactful in the location, location, location statement.  

If they shut off what ever outstanding balance impacts their credit not you as a landlord. 

Check with the city or county to determine what is required for all approvals and the time frame, Ask if you have to install curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting or any other special requirements.Are there any specific street design requirements, DOT requirements, permits or traffic studies.DWQ, Army Corp or any other environmental requirements or permits.General permit fees, proffers, water/sewer tap fees and the process of setting taps and connecting.

"Best" could mean most impactful, decision you learned the most from, most lucrative etc.  

@John Teachout I did get that feedback when I was trying to find my last tenant so I know it does impact the number of people interested.

I ask because, I’m having a hard time understanding how to structure payment vs asking rental amount vs marketSecond question, scenarios with newbies with troubled credit who happened to acquire a property through a hard money lender, how does their credit impact their refinance chances when the property stabilizes after a year of ownership?

You're right that Crosstown could impact the value of that property, and you could do the work to it in the hopes that it pans out, but that just seems like a stretch and a lot of capital tied up into the property.

I would speak with an environmental company that may be able to recommend a professional for you to speak with and also research the soils.

Unfortunately, you are not the only person who has been impacted by Morris Invest here in Indianapolis.

I'm just looking to buy real estate for rental or flip purposes.Dodd-Frank creates certain restrictions on the ability to sell real estate using seller financing (which don't apply because in this scenario because non-consumer purchases are exempt), but how does it impact someone's ability to market themselves as a real estate buyer who makes their purchases using custom tailored seller financed offers?