Bringing in the extra dirt to raise the lot also required a Soil Engineer to be ONSITE for several days to test the compaction of the soil as we lifted the site, and also some additional heavy machinery that we don't normally run across...like a "Vibratory Sheeps Foot" which kinda sounds like something you would find at one of those trucker stores...After a hundred and twenty something loads of dirt, we were close...but not quite close enough, so we decided to stop bringing in dirt for the moment, and incorporate a SUBWALL into our foundation so that we could bring in dirt only for where out house sat and stop "bringing up" the whole lot.With the "development" portion almost done, it's time to go vertical!

It seems like this price generates an attractive rate of return, but I have some concerns about the long-term outlook and liquidity of the investment.Some of my concerns:Quality of tenants - this town is generally lower income, and the building is in a lower income area of the town (low of the low).  

My suggestion if the realtor your working with is part of a big box store see what they are willing to offer and then also talk with an independent. 

@Daniel Chu, don't you think the lack of liquidity for potential buyers would hurt you in the future.

Most of your dishes will be stored in the cabinets around the stove.  

The big box home improvement stores have their own card, and they will offer no interest for up to 24 months depending on the size of the purchase.

You can buy them in bulk or seek out places that allow for you to use store credit so that you can buy when you need them.  

Another angle, be prepared to show you will not utilize the property, even for storing your stuff or as a second home, buying in the name of a business entity will help.

Your big box store has it in a bag back by the concrete mixes. 

I am interested in buying a house that is about a mile away from the nearest neighbor or store, but can drive to supermarkets, etc., and is near the lake if possible, with land for an organic garden.