If this is in a complex by the country club, there are a couple of complexes near by and each one are decent complexes, but they are competing now with newly built ones and a future development that will add about 200 apartments.

However, I haven't even begun to develop a buyers list, as my main goal is to find a property for my own purchase.

The research and development credit (also known as the research and experimentation tax credit) is one of the most significant U.S. tax credits under the current law.

As far as finding lenders for your clients any mortgage loan officer worth their salt will want to meet with you and develop a relationship. 

Hey there,so my husband was essentially forced to step away from his job of 17 years and we’re using it as a catapult to dive into real estate development and investing.  

STNL about 5 to 6% cash on cash best case and IRR 10% plus.Now there can be value add retail where stabilized cash on cash and cap rate can be much higher but just like development this is more high risk and much more active role and investment.

What techniques have you all used to get a head start on a property?

Los Osos seems to hold some promise as they have recently installed a sewer system and are making progress towards potential development.

Its walking distance from a part of town that is being heavily developed with new restaurants hotels and big office/warehouse buildings so I see really good potential.

You also noted several key-words that press in the vein of a developing market area.