Overtime, I've developed a spreadsheet that works for me.

If they are a professed expert, just run.

Great episode with Florida commercial real estate developer Joshua Pardue!

Real estate involves far more than this activity depending on whether you are a developer, wholesaler, property manager, flipper, lender, broker/agent, etc.

Who is building, developing, flipping, etc in your area. someone has to be doing it and making money. look at their business plan, see how they are doing, try to do better. 

The Lakeland elementary school is actually in the development and it is either a 9 or 10 on Greatschools.com.  

These neighborhoods have had favorable zoning for a number of years and development usually follows the path of least resistance.Keep in mind prohibitive zoning is a leading barrier of entry and is usually why neighborhoods lack new supply even when the underlying fundamentals and demand are strong. 

Opportunity Zones are designated distressed areas where long-term investment and development are encouraged.3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Opportunity ZonesDefer or Eliminate Capital Gains Tax ObligationsWhen investing in Opportunity Zones through a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), you have the potential to defer your capital gains taxes.

Very affordable and great development team behind the product. 

I have 2 properties that are beside each other in an area that is undergoing substantial development.