Getting into Development

[Neil Furry]

I am currently a GC here in Indianapolis, and I have started to notice the opportunities in development in the area.  I want to hear from the people that have experience in stepping into this field and making the leap from renovation to building new.  I am thinking about a small to medium sized complex with multiple buildings that would be zoned residential, ideally 2-4 units each.  I have a little knowledge on the actual process once the ball is rolling, but what are some of the first steps to get your development on paper, and start moving the boulder? Any insight would be fantastic.  Also, if you have experience in the funding aspect of a project like this, I would love to hear from you as well.