Hi James... it seems that if they are still building then your most favorable deal would talk to them sooner rather than later in that the the developer can use your land for certain Zoning parts.. parking.. fire access etc. allowing them the maximise the best buildable area for homes.  

I have been driving by parks that easily are twice that price and alot of them are in pretty dicey areas, i.e. no jobs, drugs, cars on blocks etc etc.

He claims it keeps all the other properties safe and only gives the plaintiff "legal access" to that one house.Is this true?

I think you need to determine what can be done with the capital before deciding how to access it.  

To be a real estate investor you must invest your own capital and/or have access to borrowed capital that you are on the hook for.  

I have access to some resources for out of country investors that may assist you make the right decisions to purchase.

We have already put on a new roof ($9,900), new fence + block windows ($2,400), new windows ($3,900), and new back stairs/porch ($2,700).  

And then maybe do some flip deals once we have easier access to money. 

You have MLS access so you can see what is on the market.Also you do mention that agents have given up on you after sending you a number of listings that did not work.  

Do you have immediate access to funds if we brought you the perfect deal?