Small claims is the best approach which has a limit of $7,500 in Colorado.

. :-)Sometimes being objective and completely truthful isn't the best approach lol 

The neighbor Re-approaches the developer directly (neither realtor knows about the negotiations until later), and they reach an agreement for two of the lots.  

Last year, I took an aggressive approach and purchased six rental properties in the Midwest, specifically in the Cleveland and Akron areas.

Real estate offers tangible assets that can appreciate and cash flow, but your IT business could also have growth potential, especially if you find the right help.Considering a Hybrid Approach:Since you’ve got strong systems in place for your online store and rentals, perhaps a hybrid approach might work—slowly transitioning more time into real estate while maintaining a steady presence in your IT business.

I like you goal but I think it would be best to build up as best as you can while maintaining a full time position.Thanks Ray, good advice and I know that's the wise approach.

I like the way you're approaching this!

You can creatively approach private money.

Or another approach?

I absolutely refuse to even speak with any of their guys when they approach me at REIAs and meetups etc.