Besides the funding for the subdivisions or site developments, we need funding for the builders to take down lots and build.

I type in Scott Carson the Travis County District Clerk site here:https://www.traviscountytx.gov/district-clerk/online-case-informationand find 7 closed and 7 active cases against ScottFrom there I go to the Clerks site to see the judgments:https://www.tccsearch.org/RealEstate/SearchEntry.aspxThere are 4 from what look like investors and one from the IRS: One is particularly troubling as it specifically mentions Fraud:I started to look at other counties.

Even with all that online bullcrap, I think you could find a mentor of this site to help you and learn more for less. 

Using sites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com, figuring out deals, and doing your homework well are key steps.

My general understanding of California rentals is that if the building was built prior to 1974 and has 16 units or greater, an on-site property manager is required. 

So far there has been no connection issues with other sites.

You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site.

This is a REI site, and I assumed he was talking about property management after construction also assuming he was building potential rentals. 

Lenders will want to know you have a game plan for monitoring a project and being on site frequently especially when it is your first time.

Learn more by setting aims, growing your friend net, and diving into sites like BiggerPockets and other web spots.