Where I'm at in KC is pretty good (although nowhere near what it was).

It can certainly be done, but I'd recommend having a solid contractor on your team and holding a fair amount in reserves. 

Consider a construction management degree, although I would imagine the field experience will still be your best source of knowledge.

In one case, we had contingency, and we weren't even the top offer, although very close.

I have a degree in civil engineering and 15 years construction, site development, and short term rental experience and am looking to shift my focus/career towards real estate development, mainly raw land although if there were a house on the property could include fix and flip.I plan to purchase 50+ acres of raw land with 1000+ feet of road frontage, have it surveyed and split into separate 5+ acre parcels for re-listing.

Although there is no way to prove this, (I reside in FL; the investment property is in AL) my GC tells me the unit was secured by a cage and bolted down.  

However, long story short, yes there is, although I would recommend finding an advisor who is skilled in holistic financial planning that includes not just traditional stock market investments or real estate investments exclusively, but all investment strategies to help in your specific goals.In general though, you can either find a fee-only CFP that has expertise in real estate and other alternative investments, or you can find an advisor who is at the very least willing to have a conversation free of charge prior to any actual investments so they can give you a very good idea of whether they would be able to help you prior to beginning a relationship.

As far as financing goes, I have now a steady income (although a small history), a FICO score over 760 (but never had a loan), and my dad who could co-sign if needed.

Perhaps there is an opportunity for us to work together.Thanks again for responding.If you're looking locally, I'd focus on markets with a decent amount of activity/inventory so that you have more options i.e.

Seller and agent are interested in the concept, although I have not made an offer.