I'm going off the understanding that you still need to spend 500+ hours in the business to achieve material participation (please correct me if I'm wrong). 

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

I've been on this platform for many years and, over the years, I've seen new members linked or part to Mexican real estate agencies posting educational content about investing in Mexico out of the blue shortly after becoming new members and then disappear as they realized that their efforts wasn't giving them the amount of business they were hoping for.

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

If you see at least a few zoned in the designations you mentioned above, that's potentially a good sign that you can get support from the local Alderman's office, and approval by the ZBA (zoning board of appeals), to rezone.

I've even reached out to start designing the townhomes) My issue now is: i do not have a builder.

I am seeking advice of what to do with the money from someone who exit the business and successfully got similar income and appreciation of capital.

Then attach as per normal.Green Glue is a product that is designed to reduce the transference of sound between rooms.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

My role with this MF company is to manage the design, construction of the GC's and opening of the properties.