There are smaller one-off groups as well. 

There are good relations with the neighbor so this likely wouldn't be terribly difficult to pull off, but I haven't ever developed a property from scratch so I would definitely like the opportunity to partner with someone on this to help ensure the success but first I want to finish the smaller property to have sufficient funding available if it is needed.

It's paid off, and is currently held by the trust she and my grandfather set up.

You're better off self managing or going with a local company with boots on the ground.

Off-market, agent-listed, or are you networking with other investors who have deals lined up?

First off congrats for looking into this realy estate stuff at such an early age! 

I have been paid off by Cogo loans so I know it happens. 

I've been interested in real estate investing on/off over the last two years.  

You're likely best off wholesaling the property and using those funds to invest in the deal or invest in something else.

How do you find off market deals?