Dig into to this and make sure there isn't something going one like a environmental cleanup is required or some other reason why no one was willing to bid on this property.

Project is entitled with planning department and demo of building is okay as it is not historic and no issues with state environmental.

If you need to treat for pets or pests, do it in as environmentally-friendly application as possible.  

There are several types of inspectors that specialize in particularareas, for example: structural engineers; geotechnical engineers, roofers, plumbers, sewerline scopes, electricians, HVAC contractors; environmental professionals; industrialhygienists; surveyors; etc.

@Michael Hart  very common misnomer Real Estate can and does go to zero and actually goes negative.many ways.. look at blighted inner cities.. many properties have zero value.. environmental issues on a property.. etc... but generally speaking I hear ya.. but I think this is one thing that has led many investor to lose lots of money over the years.. thinking that RE is a SURE thing and they can't lose... nothing can be farther from the truth.

As part of the land purchase, I feel it would be best to present all of the revenue generation options upfront for each property before starting geological, environmental, and civil surveys.I would appreciate any insight on creating value post-purchase, identifying suitable revenue options, forecasting, estimation of potential returns during development, key team members to add (engineers, surveyors, etc.), and deal structuring (I am raising funds for the purchase so insight into owner-financing options, etc. would be great).Thanks for replying,Ryan

If somebody can go to them before then, and do thorough due diligence (environmental, financial, building condition), they may be able to get a nice below-market price. 

The property will be sold in an "AS IS WHERE IS" condition without either express or implied warranty or representation, including but not limited to the description, fitness for a particular purpose or use, structural integrity, physical condition, construction, extent of construction, workmanship, materials, liability, zoning, subdivision, environmental condition, merchantability, compliance with building or housing codes or other laws, ordinances or regulations, or other similar matters, and subject to easements, agreements and restrictions of record which affect the same, if any.

Hi Fellow BiggerPockTonians,I found a really interesting search engine for real estate details called HomeFacts.com.While researching an area for investment I found along with a moderate crime rate and C school rating, There are 70 registered offenders, 34 foreclosures and 82 environmental hazards including a EPA superfund site.Here's a peak at the listing above - http://www.homefacts.com/address/Colorado/Pueblo-C...I'll definitely add this site to my due diligence.MRod

Environmental - $1,500 to Open2.