Not to mention the economic development steps the town is taking in ensuring the growth of town (roads, schools, zoning) stays on par with the future expected population growth and new jobs that are going to be a result of the new factories opening.  

Look into Spokane's REIA chapter for networking opportunities and consider attending real estate conferences in the region.

As there is a general flight to affordability, the new developments don't fill as quickly, and rely on concessions and/or lower asking rents to fill up.  

you have to learn land entitlement. we identified a site today for hotel development that was an 18000 sq ft lot.

I am considering working with a property developer in NJ to buy land, build a duplex/triplex and sell it (6-9 month time horizon).  

That said, water scarcity is not why my home state and favorite region look apocalyptic right now. 

In Columbus, you can still find the 1% rule and there's amazing appreciation potential due to how much population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing there (recently Anduril just announced another 4,000 jobs coming to Columbus Ohio on top of Intel, Google, Amazon, FB, Nationwide, Ohio State University, etc.).

IMO how you treat the BRRRR project regarding who you hire and what you spend and timeline depends on the region and SOW3.

@Jay HinrichsI currently develop in NC.

very high risk even I only do them with very specific investors in mind and a plan. we dont flip land we develop every one.