You definitely need to get a good idea of the Rehab estimate because your purchase price will be based on how much repairs are needed.  

The keyword idea is a good one, ty

This classification seems to be in a bit of a gray area as I am having trouble finding consistent guidance as well as an idea of what is typically enforced both on a federal and local level.

I was just trying to get an idea on which forms of marketing are getting the most results.

I think that is a great idea. 

We are exploring the idea of converting part of it into an community garden for a number of years until we have enough created enough capital through flipping to possibly develop the land. 

I like the idea of not going into it with a lot of loan debt and very little of my own money. 

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I know your timeline is way out, but I'm happy to bounce ideas around with you in the meantime. 

I use these previous jobs to get an idea of what work I think is needed on a house I'm viewing and then create my budget.