If its an owner-occupied purchase, look for government grants/assistance. 

Business shutdowns and closures from Government choices.

Especially if it is a "covered unit" (there's a list, but basically, if it is a government backed or paid loan).

BLUF: I've never bought government-owned or commercial property, but I'm putting together an offer for one (government) and I'm looking for anyone else who may have bought/offered on state-owned and can provide their experience to help me frame negotiations.About the property: State (Virginia) owned property..currently in conservation and the County will convert it to Agriculture post-sale. 

I don't directly bill my tenants based on water usage, but all of my costs are reflected in the rent so both landlords and tenants pay for this.CTA: Is anyone interested in forming a group to petition state and local governments about this issue. 

The government considers it like you are taking advantage of a poor, disadvantaged person, not that you are giving them an upgrade at cost.

The reason VA is 100%, or FHA is only 3.5% down, is because they are guaranteed (VA) or insured (FHA) by the US government.

Or just google " (insert city/area name) future development/future housing/future communities" and see if there are any published articles or posts by your city/county/government. 

The local governments are generally aggressively increasing assessed values, so taxes are rising.  

Flood Zones are set up fema and the rates are essentially set by the government.