Quick story to get you up to speed.

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

I had only gotten to the point of doing a quick sketch layout and code research of the acreage to see what kind of development could go on it and how many lots I could fit.

Also depending on the year built, lead paint and/or asbestos abatement will be expensive.Here are the things I look for when I do a quick walk through deciding if I want to offer on the property.

Some of them might not look so terrible when you drive through quickly but try walking them once the sun goes down. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Wow I didn't expect such a response so quick from people in my area!

@Chris Jurgens, run your numbers and you can find out, I use this simple bar napkin math to quickly analyze, and then if those numbers work out, I analyze in depth. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Dig down to find out what the real hesitation is as their goal is to sell and you are a potential buyer and why would someone so quickly dismiss a potential buyer?