The Lakeland elementary school is actually in the development and it is either a 9 or 10 on Greatschools.com.  

These neighborhoods have had favorable zoning for a number of years and development usually follows the path of least resistance.Keep in mind prohibitive zoning is a leading barrier of entry and is usually why neighborhoods lack new supply even when the underlying fundamentals and demand are strong. 

Cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston are each taking different approaches, from subsidized housing to increasing zoning for multifamily developments.

For this one, I'd say a fix/flip is definitely the "easier" way of getting into the game vs. new build but it still has its pros/cons.

With that being said I have found an opportunity to get back in the game. 

Opportunity Zones are designated distressed areas where long-term investment and development are encouraged.3 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Opportunity ZonesDefer or Eliminate Capital Gains Tax ObligationsWhen investing in Opportunity Zones through a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), you have the potential to defer your capital gains taxes.

Need Game room, hot tub, so on..

Once you have closed a couple of deals, start thinking about developing your own playbook.

Still, the addition of an API and ongoing development of the solution over a time where many other channel managers have been sitting on their laurels is encouraging. 

Very affordable and great development team behind the product.