I was also very interested in downtown Detroit, I don't think there will be much manufacturing jobs except for very small boutique shops like the custom bicycles and expensive watches company.

Buyer gets some protection from surveyor (or their insurance) in the event of an issue regarding boundary line, setbacks, encroachments, etc. and assuming the certification language is as inclusive as it should be.

It took me three months, and I had to pull teeth to get much of information, but it hits all the important areas such as all the hidden fees, investor protections (or lack thereof), gotchas in the legal structures, etc.

You sign it and your client/customer signs it.

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a combination CPA/attorney that specializes in real estate and asset protection?  

For your protection and to avoid any misunderstandings, please provide me with a written proposal to review - as soon as possible."  

It's easy to get complacent and remain under the protection of your security blanket.

If you are just a home buyer, they may treat you as a one time customer and do not care about you too much.

This is a bit of an Asset protection and Tax consequence question.If I buy a property for 100k (100k is my basis) , 5 years later it's worth 400k, that means I have a 300k capital gain.1 - If I sell the property after 5 years, do I pay long term capital gains tax (15%)?

If you continue with this option I encourage you to use an attorney experienced in creative financing and ensure that the proper documents are file with the Court in order to protect yourself and to "cloud" the title.