Lawyer turned RE Developer

[Jean Paul Valley]

Hello to everyone, and congratulations for making such a fine community. I've looked over a lot of the information here, and there is a lot of helpful people on this site.

I am wondering if anyone knows or has done real estate development. I have begun my research into a few areas (new york) that I would like to develop into residential subdivisions. As I am a new attorney I do not yet have the capital to begin this project. My goal is to continue working at the firm so that I may draw a salary while developing the land, under my own LLC.

I am still a couple of years away from starting so I am on this board looking for any advice from those who are or have been in similiar circumstances.

Thanks to all in advance for any help.