These areas are experiencing significant development and population growth, driven by families and professionals seeking more affordable housing while staying close to the job hubs in Plano, Frisco, and even parts of North Dallas.

Speak with the director of development (they're not always titled that way, so just ask for whoever deals with area developments, new construction, rezoning, etc.) to ask if they'd be supportive of your plan.

I've been on the western slope for over 30 yrs.I built my primary, its; Slab on grade, stucco, concrete roof, painted with E-84n roof soffits and tailings fire caulk (anti-ember) vulcan fire vents, 4 car wide concrete driveway, extra large house numbers, red 3/4" hoses on reals @every corner, completely denuded of vegetation 100ft.

Not only will it possibly save you a little money, you'll develop skills and figure out the nuances of real estate investing that you can't learn from a computer.Out of curiosity, what type of properties are you looking to add to your portfolio?

@Frankie Paterno In most places you will likely find that your $1.2MM will go much further with existing built as opposed to developing.

But I would charge the extra 3% to cover my costs.

Sometimes you might want to go extra on something like the master bath or contemplate other exit strategies.

We’re developers managing our own portfolio and don’t have any outside investors.  

Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development just dropped their December report, and it’s big.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!