However, as a developer, what would I need to know when looking for land as it pertains to detention requirements?

You'd be surprised how often a deal can happen using this strategy but it is also important to run the numbers and make sure your COC return, etc are in line with your expectations.Probably the lowest risk is partnering because a seasoned investor will verify the deal (hence their participation) and likely take care of the initial money required.

I just received an application from someone who meets the income requirement (3x rent) but not the credit rating requirement.

Some lenders will require the money to go back on to the HELOC. 

Whether it’s problem-solving on the fly, handling difficult conversations, or simply staying calm in the chaos, these experiences are shaping me into a better landlord—and, hopefully, a better person.Real estate isn’t just about turning a profit.

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: for us we do very little marketing we rely on MLS what we do to compete is spend an extra 10k or so per house with upgrades other builders simply wont do..

The banks you are speaking with either do not originate conventional loans or the LO simply does not know how to originate them.  

Basically, from what I've seen (and this is purely anecdotal), they're not really going to go out past one, maybe two miles, unless there simply is no truly comparable property.

Padsplit is simply a technology platform.

looking to set up an STR in Tucson I’m having difficulty finding regulation requirements by the city.