Don't be afraid to try the street food - just stick to fully cooked items.Yes, development fees are a standard way for a city to raise funds which in theory go to pay for corresponding infrastructure upgrades - water, sewage, etc.

Have your main influencer (spouse if applicable) read "Rich dad pot dad" let them know it's just so they can understand where you are coming from.

I, like you, am a buy-and-hold investor who considered flipping to grow my DP pot.