As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

I am 95% sure these guys are a scam.  

If you are not familiar with the area (selecting a location because property is cheaper than your home base), often that great deal might be 10 blocks in the wrong direction and you get burned. 

. - Possibly... in most areas of the country the market is a sellers market and the seller can get top dollar for their property.

Especially, in some areas of the country were appreciation is high.

These zones can offer nice tax breaks for investors who put their money into areas that really need a boost. 

Cashflow, area appreciation, and an opportunity to put low money downHow did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

In most areas of the country, both vacant and improved land will have some kind of property taxes (minus religious organizations and few other exceptions).

So there are a few ways to verify this actually....#1 do you trust your agent, and is your agent a full time  real estate professional.

I'm located in the California area.