The seller has the two lots legally separated, but due to deed restriction imposed by the subdivision development, found that building a house on the “tennis court” lot was not allowable. 

Major brands like Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria are currently developing property there, where they have traditionally developed in Miami, Fort Laud, and Palm Beach. 

That's what separates the best real estate agents who represent investor/developer clients.

You can also find various contracts online, develop your own then have an attorney review it to ensure it has teeth, and is legal in your area.7.

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I don't think rent to retirement can vet a deal any better than anyone else or you, they just have a bit of a system. but the new builds in Lehigh acres, Cape Coral, north port, etc are all garbage. septic systems, poor economics, low rent to purchase price ratios, you are banking on appreciation and buying at market. building direct is going to give you a competitive advantage on a 3 unit let's say worth 600,000 you are going to be 120k ahead than if you bought it through them. that's my analysis. if you are super lazy and too busy to make money and have millions to throw around then I'd recommend not thinking much about investing. but you can also invest in funds and be way omre passive than buying a new build from far away. but if you want to add real value then get involved and make it happen. getting wealthy isn't easy. you work hard for your money and there are build to rent developers like us that try to answer and add value to start buiding relationshipsl

He took the new development appreciation approach.  

Of course, this is all done before we spend money on inspections, etc.It's all about the relationship you develop with the team on the ground.

Together, we can help communities not just recover, but thrive. 💪 what's this have to do with new construction and development? 

🌳Now, parks like this only further help develop the area.