Quote from @Keaton Sheffert: Hello BiggerPockets Users,I am looking for advice on how to best convince my local zoning commission to accept our proposal for a rezoning from residential to commercial (for apartments).Background: My business partner and I are hoping to begin our first development in 2025 in our small town in Southern MI.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Hey Shan, welcome to BP and congrats on getting your 1st townhome with your partner.

Depending on the price range we generally offer $2,500 towards cost/buydowns for a preferred builder partners but our partners generally match that if not greater than. 

Sellers or JV partners may value a hands-off partner who can handle rehabs.Start with a Strategy: Whether it's BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) or simply flipping properties to build capital, define a clear path for your first few deals that aligns with your long-term development goals. 

That all is changing now, ever since Hilco Redevelopment Partners purchased the property in 2020, and received concept and development site plan approvals in 2022 and 2023.

Gann, JD (“Rick”) is Managing Partner of 1031 Capital Solutions, serving the Pacific Northwest from the firm’s office in Lake Oswego. 1031 Capital Solutions’ mission is to provide tax-efficient strategies to real estate investors.The contents of this article constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security which can only be made by prospectus.

It seems he is focusing a lot more on partnering with people now.

Having the right partners on the design and build is what I have found to be the most important piece of the puzzle.  

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: My business partner and I made an offer on an out-of-state (OOS) single family property in October 2024.