The returns that investors require is generally based on their perceived risk of the project and the investment period.With my CFO clients who do real estate development, most LPs in the small-scale residential space (SFR & 2-4 MF) are investing for 3-5 years and are looking for a preferred return of 8% with an IRR of 16%-18% for turn-key and 18%-24% for value add.

Investors buying land to HOLD for either speculation or future development can just wait until the wholesaler’s contract with the seller expires and eliminate the wholesaler “markup”.  

@Kenny Smith the data I saw yesterday from Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation says that the front range is losing a few folks and the Western Slope is gaining a few more that your above number so while Colorado is gaining, the front range is losing and the Western Slope is gaining more.

I do find it fascinating that I've heard from several developers that they are building/built apartment units for the long term, which to me sounds a bit risky.  

Syndication was the key that opened the door to exponential development, allowing me to reach new heights in my real estate career.During my own journey, I learned that syndication was the key to growing my business.

But are you saying to find a local bank branch and physically go in and develop a personal relationship with a banker? 

That document will often show you when the plans were approved to build that development of X amount of homes.

It's seen quite a bit of growth and development, the income is also high around that area. 

That will be a process.If I were the injured party, I would be reaching out to the owner, title company, seller, and /or the developer for compensation.If you are the current owner and renting out the space, you can not claim ignorance of the issue.  

If you're in real estate, whether as an agent or a developer, SB-9 in San Diego City is something you need to have on your radar and smart investors can make it work to their advantage.