🌲🏕️ 🔹 114 acres of outdoor fun, developed in two phases:🔹 Phase 1 (60 acres) breaks ground in mid-2025, opening fall 2026🔹 Budget: $8.7M for design, permits & Phase 1 construction 🏞️ What to Expect in Phase 1:✅ 1-acre dog park (separate areas for big & small dogs) 🐕 ✅ Bike trails & nature-based playground 🚴‍♀️ ✅ Scenic rest areas, restrooms & picnic shelter🏕️ ✅ Multi-use path along Eastfield Rd + parking 🚗 📍 Location: 13729 Eastfield Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 📊 Real Estate Snapshot (28269): 🏡 Avg Home Price: $384,732(+5.1% YoY) 🏠 Avg.

However, here are a few strategies to explore:Local Real Estate Investor Networks – Join local REI groups, meetups, or Facebook groups where private lenders may be open to funding primary residences under the right terms.Seller Financing – If the seller is open to it, you could negotiate a seller-financed deal where they act as the lender.Community Banks & Credit Unions – Smaller local banks may offer portfolio loans with flexible terms.Wealthy Individuals / Family Offices – High-net-worth individuals sometimes fund private deals, especially if they see strong equity and repayment potential.IRA or Self-Directed Retirement Accounts – Some investors lend money from their self-directed IRAs for real estate transactions.Since you’re willing to pay higher interest for a short-term solution, a contract for deed (land contract) might also be an option, where the seller keeps the title until you pay it off or refinance.Would you like me to connect you with any potential private lenders?

I have always been passionate about real estate investing, financial decision-making, and lending strategies.As I take this next step, I am looking for guidance and advice on how to successfully enter the mortgage industry.

And how much progress has be made?

I work with Property Management in Houston but can recommend some great networking/educational events for you :) Check out Space City REI - there's monthly meetups with an educational speaker relating to real estate investing and there are plenty of Investors looking for Wholesalers out there! 

Quote from @Jonathan Chan: Hi All,I first joined biggerpockets back in 2020 when I decided to get into real estate.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

"Diving into real estate as a newbie—ready to learn, connect, and turn knowledge into deals.

I'm a casual and novice real estate investor.

To me it seems way less intimidating to think about becoming a real estate developer in those communities rather than LA, SF, Miami, NYC, etc.