Im in this space and in no why would I ever gamble my mothers resources she will need on one of the most volatile, high risk aspects with a very high failure rate.

Gambling is short-term speculative play; that's flipping,  that's Vegas slots, sports betting.

I used to own three rentals in Seattle but after 2012 when the prices got too high I realized that sophisticated buy-and-hold investors invest where the numbers make sense with cash flow, not appreciation (gambling).

There are numerous other ways to go about getting insights into future development planning.

But knowing what you are doing should be a part of investing anywhere -otherwise it is gambling and not investing. 

(I've had numerous clients who wished they could!)

Hello fellow investors,After running my real estate company for 10+ years, and completing numerous value add plays, I am looking to scale up and go after bigger (commercial) projects. 

There are numerous books, podcasts, and online resources available to help you become a more knowledgeable investor.Build a team: Assemble a team of professionals to help you with your real estate investments, including a real estate agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.

We have numerous products in New York for 30 year fixed rates on 5+ units, would love to get on a call to see how my team and I can assist you.

From a liability perspective in Florida, it's advantageous to have a limited liability company own the property, especially considering that you are getting into the real estate business and intend to acquire numerous properties.