With no RE background and a full time job I was still able to create the right entity I needed, develop a powerful tax strategy, found a partner to invest with, and about to close on a rehab where we will both make $25k+.

The rent-to-price ratios here make cash flow realistic, and there’s a lot of revitalization happening that adds appreciation potential.Detroit’s population is officially growing again, and there’s strong rental demand, especially in neighborhoods seeing more development.

I agree with @Jamie Banks that, while it takes time, its best to develop these relationships organically.

As your base level of knowledge grows, you will start to develop a clearer picture on the things you want to do, and where you skill sets lie, which can narrow down who you may want for partner.  

This caused a lot of developers to leave the city and has caused headaches for landlords.

The fact that 8 acres were developed and 200 were left as farm is a clue there is some issue.Another first step would be to determine the possible economics of the development.

I'm currently developing a project in Western MA and still looking in Central/Southern VT.  

They want to share our names and numbers with these developers.

I think stepping into development and new construction could be an exciting path to explore.What’s your take?

I think stepping into development and new construction could be an exciting path to explore.What’s your take?