Give yourself enough time in between sale and purchase that problems (that will arise) can be solved (it's not the solution that's the problem it's the amount of time).2.

You may even be able to find a free trial where you can get a lease and check out what they offer for free for a certain amount of days.

but I will take a guess at what your askingif the developer is going to bust this into lots and you stay in you just lost your tax advantages and will be deemed a dealer at the highest tax rates.sell now no risk.. and best tax treatment you could 1031.if its one property and your saying should I partner and they are going to build an apartment on it and we will keep it.. that's different.. but you lose control because your now going to put a massive amount of debt on it.. all though in your area not too risky given market conditions.. and really depends on your developer  known, reputable and stable ?

Should I focus on obtaining a certain amount of money first for a downpayment/closing costs and 6 months of expenses? 

I have a very small amount in my inactive CU account and do my banking at a national bank.

So, once my mother passed, I found out she left me a small amount of money and a piece of property that was from my grandfather.

Send CERTIFIED letter with the following REQUIRED LANGUAGE:This is a notice of my intention to impose a claim for damages in the amount of ____ upon your security deposit, due to ____ .

I've removed a fair amount of garbage myself over the years...haha.And @Chris Emmanuel I would look to work for a broker who supports dual career (part time) agents, because you don't want too much pressure to meet sales activities and goals when you are trying to devote most of your time to your own investing.

For the exclusive right or option to buy at a certain price for a certain amount of time,  consideration or a fee must be paid called option consideration. 

If the previous owner owned the property for a considerable amount of time they probably didn't keep up with market rates.- As other said, do it one-by-one.