This obviously benefits developers and investors with a sizable portfolio and continues to limit those (like me) with a very small portfolio.  

In terms of new construction, a couple things to be aware of in San Luis Obispo County are water shortage issues and development fees/taxes which can significantly increase the building costs.SLO city and the neighboring cities are particularly diligent on their water usage, as most of the county's water supply comes from three surface water reservoirs and a groundwater basin.

I am trying to support them by finding investors to assist in buying lots and financing  their construction.I am familiar with the actual development side, but not so much with the investing and deal making (that's why I'm here to learn more), when I connect a builder with an investor, what would be a fair price to charge so I am compensated for my effort.

This mostly relates that adding a small unit in small counts is very expensive development.  

I’ve seen a number of companies highlight dscr and ground up construction so it would appear these are different products and the ground up development is more private lending.Kevin 

@Ben H.In New Bern I went to "Development Services and Inspections".

I'm local to Houston as well and develop small multifamily for long term holds. 

develop?

And I am just one developer builder..

Columbus is also home to OSU, which constantly develops real estate, employs lots of jobs, and attracts students from the US and internationally to attend.