In theory, you should only be considering the strongest of markets, buildings in the best locations, with high demand and high barrier to entry for new retail developments.

We are fortunate that land development is something we've been doing for several decades, but each site presents its own challenges and rewards. 

I am also considering investing and helping a local developer raise money for future projects and would just love to get plugged in to the local scene in general. 

So in short, the past six months have been quite an adventure, left my day job, started a business, and moving to AR to start my own path as an architect-developer.

Essentially the developer / property manager didn’t pay our contractual rental income for years (a sum of nearly $30k) and I didn’t have much recourse.

With a mix of residential and commercial developments, it’s an attractive option for multi-family investments.Zionsville: This charming town northwest of Indianapolis features a lovely downtown area and is recognized for its strong sense of community and top-notch schools, making it a desirable place for renters.Avon: Situated to the west of Indianapolis, Avon is rapidly growing and offers a variety of residential options.

I have always loved messing around drawing floorplans with Sketchup and new development renderings in photoshop. 

Then metropolitan LA area is running out of develop-able lands so the value is climbing rapidly.

It is considered one of the hot spots for young professionals and has worked hard to develop a diversified economic base.

Look for a realtor who has been around for a while and that you can develop a good relationship with.