I learned a ton on my first few flipps (and had the advantages of already invested in rentals and land development first.Check with your bank and see what you qualify for and keep in mind you will need to fund the renovations so those funds will not be coming from the traditionally bank lender but rather from other sources.

None knew anything on development, redevelopment, let alone things on zoning, variances etc.. 

As for the construction loan itself, I'm not concerned as many available options will cover 100% of the development,  Thank you  

I went to a development walkthrough event with them in Dover, NH recently and some of the people involved are in Maine.

Development is a complex and often strenuous process.

Government Programs and SubsidiesYou might qualify for programs that offer incentives, especially if you're investing in areas targeted for development or revitalization.

I got 2 payments as finder's fees from a developer/builder, and they see it as a line item in their expenses, like paying for drywall.   

Remaining focused allows you to develop market knowledge and to build better relationships.2. 

It is expensive building small units in single count; some of the most expensive development that exists.I have made a lot of money in RE, but it has not been passive and much of it was achieved at an easier RE market than today. 

What Prashanth said above is true, development sucks (I've been a land broker who sells to builders for 15 years).