Or the developer can close on the land at risk but they have a lot of capital when that's the case.  

Hi everyone,I’m exploring a unique development opportunity involving my property and neighboring parcels, and I’d love some advice on how to move forward.My neighbor is currently in the process of building 54 townhomes on the property directly in front of mine.

Hi all -- I've identified a piece of property that I would like to develop into mostly residential homes, with some townhomes/multifamily.

Quote from @Jake Andronico: Just spoke to a developer in Northern Nevada, and he made a comment that was pretty shocking to hear first hand. 

We have a large piece of land undr contract that we'd like to develop for IOS.

It is possible to develop the deal and not build anything at all.

Quote from @Jonathan Glumac: I work for a MF Development Company in Texas and I want to get my realestate license.

💹*Reminder- The Pearl Development is predicted to create over 11,000 jobs in Mecklenburg County within the next 10 years & will be both a medical education institution and an international headquarters. 

Quote from @Breland Clark: I would like to know more about developing land and subdivisions for new builds and apartment buildings. talk to the land development arms in your city or state.

Is this something I can do without a development background?