We’ve since learned that scouting friendlier permit offices not only speeds up timelines but can also reveal unique neighborhoods with underappreciated potential.Chris: Are you planning to focus on Gilbert exclusively, or do you see yourself venturing into other Phoenix areas soon?

who are involved in wholesaling or other real estate ventures.

They should also have proposed or preliminary site plans approved for the remainder of the development.

That's what separates the best real estate agents who represent investor/developer clients.

you have to learn land entitlement. we identified a site today for hotel development that was an 18000 sq ft lot.

Experienced developers, could you tell me how the process/financing works?

My goals are to start building an investment portfolio of professionally managed (I could tell you all the reasons I will not do it myself) multi-family properties and, in time, develop a property in the Northwoods (Wisconsin/UP).

This is an investment property (buy/hold) that I'm planning to develop considering the new 2020 laws.

If you want to develop it, I can refer you a lender that will lend on a completed subject to appraisal but you'll be limited if you just want it for the lot.If you simply want the land as part of your property, you have more options including a HELOC which you can still use for development down the road. 

I've also developed a spreadsheet for a TRUE rental income calculator—which goes beyond just calculating net income—by incorporating many of the parameters you mentioned.Do you think it’s a good idea to buy a new construction house from builders for the first deal, especially considering aspects like tax offsets and depreciation?