REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

[Anthony Crawford]

Are there any successful new home developers/builders on BP??  (I'm sure there are).  Just wondering how to go about getting started.  I get the basics, buy a plot of land, divide & develop it.  But as far as picking out plans, do you have to copyright them?  How do you pay the contractor and still leave room for a profit?  (I'm assuming there is a formula).  Just asking in general....I've always been interested in developing land and was on John Wieland's site recently and got re-inspired!

Thanks!