@Todd Fullerlove Love that you're looking to develop relationships with local, community banks in Knoxville.

He will own 1/2 of about 4M in real estate after 2 years and is already under contract on 2 more developable projects.

What folks should be doing is developing the understanding enabling them to build their own tools.

Currently underwriting 35 SFHs being purchased as a portfolio by a PE Firm in order to push rents via ADU developments.

At a minimum, having viable plans in place for development will make these lots more marketable and valuable to potential builders when we have conversations. 

I have bought a couple of units and now working on my own development.

You could also look into regional banks or credit unions with experience in real estate development for middle-ground options.If I were you, I’d spend some time shopping around for the best rate/terms.

Now I've got a property under contract:$78K purchase$35K in development of utilities.$24K in soft costs (permits impact fees etc)$200K (or less) buildout of the house (size tbd on after-build-appraisal) Likely going with 2/2 A frame 1000 sf.

Check out some of things happening in Detroit in 2024:https://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/Your first question shouldn't be WHERE to invest (that is #2 question), but HOW you will invest!

This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.