If you've heard a good podcast or read a good book I'd love a recommendation. 

Having experience in so many parts of our process makes it easier to answer questions and uncover the motivations and expectations of investors.

Your first year will be a learning experience, you will want to be close to the action, as you may not have the capital to pay someone to handle everything.

People love it, and for only $13, its worth the price of an enhanced guest experience and higher chance of a 5-star review.  

If you have read my diatribe this far. 

Given my experience in the field (5 years) not much but still counts right?

Or is it more than that and not something to be done without development experience?

I can see the OP giving this a shot.. but it is risky he could end up making a few bucks and getting experience might just break even or he could take a loss.. that margin is very thin in markets that are not selling as soon as you get CO  thats been one reason we have been profitable very few homes have been carried past CO so financing cost are at a minimum.. you hold a spec home 6 months past Co and every month your losing money you will not recover.

Would love to connect, regardless of real estate experience I know we could all be of value to one another.  

Most of the lenders I work with (provided you have experience and a credit score over 660) would do up to 85% of the purchase price and up to 100% of the rehab costs, provided this doesn't exceed 75% of the ARV.As for the idea of selling the land, great idea.