buying 3 lots with homes and subsiquently developing an apartment

[Joshua Kerner]

Hello BP community, 

I live is St. Paul Minnesota, near the University of St. Thomas, which is a great student rental market. Recently, my real estate agent let me know about a development opportunity. She believes there is a chance to buy 3 congruent lots in a T-1 zone, allowing the property owner to build up to 55 ft of multi familty housing. The 3 lots currently have homes existing seperately on each one. She let me know that if I could make something happen, I could get a piece of the pie, but I don't even know where to begin, and neither does she. 

Does anyone have any advice to share? How might I find a seasoned investor who specializes in these types of transactions and developments? 

Thanks, and happy investing!