Making a bad decision can be a set back, but can lead to success.The beginning is always difficult especially without out any related experience. 

You referenced potential wetlands, so having a wetland delineation report completed would be imperative, showing any potential critical areas on the property, setback requirements, etc. which all feed into the usable area of your property.

However, downsides include regulatory restrictions on bank lending, many institutions that restrict concentration and geographies, and other headaches and issues that arise when dealing with a slower-moving bank.DSCR loans are the option that has completely changed the BRRRR lending landscape in the last few years.

Additionally, it is way more insulated than the sun belt due to the regulatory requirements when it comes to building.

Real estate investors are attracted to medium-term rentals to gain the benefits of extra cash flow versus long-term rentals while avoiding regulatory risks, high turnover, and intensive management of short-term rentals.While many investors are now turning to medium-term rentals to build their portfolios, the lending world has unfortunately been a little slow to keep up.

For the zones you will be in, find out the Set back rules for Front/Back/Sides/next to residential/commercial. 

Whether through strategic mergers, regulatory pressures, or evolving consumer demands, the industry continues to evolve in response to changing conditions.

States like Delaware, Nevada, and Texas are often preferred for forming LLCs because they have favorable tax laws and lower regulatory burdens.

It’s important to remember that setbacks are part of the journey, and viewing them as learning opportunities can foster resilience.

Nobody (including the NAHB) talks about this.Second, it’s become far more complicated to build new homes from a regulatory standpoint (takes longer, costs more).