The insurance is prohibitive but we're personally browsing property on the North Coast currently. 

Contact them every month, preferably in person, and make small talk.

I am not usually the smartest person in the room but I like listening to them and paying attention to their advice.

I'm possibly getting one under contract in Emerald Isle as well so wondering how yours is performing.

I am often amazed on larger deals when buyers send in cash offers with nothing more than an LOI or contract offer.

Hello Friends, for about $400k if a person acted fast, for off market sale, could have 90,000 sf commercial building in fort Dodge ia. 

I have seen it in Arlington....one place super unusual, like almost two full houses on a lot that really should support only 1.I think your first step is to go in person to Planning and Zoning office...with your information and idea of what you want to do and see if they give you a warm or cold reception. 

For example, if your property is owned by an LLC meant to protect your personal assets that could become moot because you are purposefully and knowingly choosing to operate in an illegal manner.

Look for a small/mid size local bank that specializes in this, they will detail what you need, survey, building permit, architectural plans and a builder contracted for starters.Or when you're ready to subdivide/redevelop you just sell to a builder and have them split the lots and transfer title to you for your smaller lot, he keeps the others and let him mess with the utilities and building. 

As is with anything it takes effort to find, work the numbers and get contracts.