Also, since there is a huge gap in the industry in teaching people how to understand development and the different options we've launched an education arm to help bridge that gap so it's not just the "big guys" with deep pockets that can be a developer. 

I have been flipping homes for several years but would like to start involving and teaching my adult children on becoming a partner.

I've worked with many investors who sought a life style change and wanted to take a more passive role in their real estate.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/7993/48729-are-yo...

I am merely focused on the fact there are people out there teaching you (and others) that you can become a syndicator merely by finding a good deal.

The cash you get form either of those options helps to cover the down payment on future purchases.After you have purchased a few homes and have a good chunk of change you can get into 5+ units and start using DSCR to buy apartment style homes where you can focus on affordable living options and things like section 8.

always 20% or greater. we do it with our profit in columbus OH. it's all about the land, density, and floorplan size. get someone who has more experience in design and agency and development. development has been doing this for years and years so just stick to what works. compact, three story walk up style is what we build for investors and ourselves. 

This is a great question and one that unfortunately most people don't teach/educate on so there's very little information out there on how to become a developer and how to obtain the proper tools, resources, and team to execute your plan. 

Know the architectural styles of Federal, Italianate, and Renaissance and share with neighbors, get them to care.

I'm not sure if it's because I started searching and now I see a lot for Akiya related content, but with Anton's book that was released about 30 days ago, the ONLY English book about rebuilding Akiyas, I think there will be some shift in investing in these older style homes. 

It's amazing what the super wealthy can teach you about investing.