Most people who go to as many meetups as you have developed the confidence to move forward because they see everyone else doing it? 

Probably not much better time to try out the rental game and if it doesn’t work well, or we don’t like it we can still sell and keep the capital gains exemption.

Approximately 30% of this area is made up of vacant lots, creating a prime opportunity for real estate development.Griffin Modern is taking full advantage of this landscape, acquiring lots for under $10k and developing homes targeted at young, first-time buyers as well as investors.

The marketing isnt that important in my opinion but the professional photo/ video is a huge game changer and I dont believe that someone is going to make much profit at .5% on the listing side.

This is why you need to do a ton of due diligence on them and make sure they have skin and the game and something to lose.

Land  Development and vertical construction are hands down the toughest loans to get..

I'm currently working with another investor in developing vacant land. 

Always approach as a developer with a specific usage.

I'm currently developing a project in Western MA and still looking in Central/Southern VT.  

As a fairly-newish-to-the-game investor around your age, I appreciate the candor.