Considering making the leap from flipping to new construction

[Account Closed]

Hey BP-ers, I'm looking for advice from anyone who has made the leap from flipping to new construction.  Here's what I have:

- A lead on a not-yet-listed $2M lot in an up-and-coming coastal town in the San Diego area that can be developed into eight condos that could go for $500k each, if done correctly of course

Here's what I don't have:

- Any experience with new construction

- Any experience working with city planners or drawing permits (my previous flips were mainly cosmetic)

- A relationship with a contractor (I recently moved to San Diego and have not even done a flip here yet, after doing seven in Nevada last year)

- And, oh yeah, $2M (not to mention the other monies needed)

Any suggestions?  I'm ready to move up from the minors to the big leagues but my skills are still little league...

[Antonio Gonzales]

@Account Closed's offer to check out her projects and pick her brain. I have visited her projects personally, and they are impressive. She also has a wealth of information regarding the construction process, especially with the nuances of dealing with properties close to the coast.