Starting with local credit unions is a good idea.2 - I recommend starting your search with a Realtor who specializes in working with investors.

I would also ask my attorney about the advisability recording a copy of the contract or an affidavit of interest as I think it's possible the seller may have found someone willing to pay more for the property and I'd want a third party to be aware of my contract interest in the property.Lastly, I'd make sure the attorney I hired specializes in real property law, particularly in the county where the property lies.

I didn't read the website you were referring to earlier, but I know that there are attorneys who specialize only in dog bite cases - because there are laws on the books that give specific penalties that are non-negotiable, related to dog bites.  

I am the VP of OmniKey Realty LLC and we specialize in working with investors to grow their real estate portfolio.

Would this be better to try and go through a local bank or is there good options for private money or other banks that specialize in this?

We need to optimize industries our areas offer or specialize in.My area has tons of fruit orchards and crypto / blockchain mining operations.  

Find someone local or who specializes in working with investors.

We focus and specialize in "on market" MLS deals. 

you need to own the land or have more experience. make 100 calls to land developers nationally. use linkedin and get some experience for a month. this is a self taught business. very specialized. 

We specialize in working with investors to help them meet their financial goals & not deal with the headache of managing a property.