Also, real builders/experienced developers will often have a true technician, i.e. a civil engineer, architect, real estate attorney et al at least glance at the property info to make sure there are no major red flags.

@JerryllYes I completely understand have been a professional data scientist since 2018 before i swapped it out for real estate development 2 years ago.

Do you plan to further develop the agent side and turn that into a full time thing?

Given your focus on equity and scaling for future development, targeting properties where you can force appreciation through value add renovations seems like a natural fit.

Always approach as a developer with a specific usage.  

We are a boutique firm in Chattanooga and every agent in our firm is personally involved in either real estate development, owns investment properties or flips homes. 

In my developments, I went to everyone I could in the area and got the most RELIABLE (not cheapest) person in order to make my numbers work the best. 

They're already there and given the holiday season, probably the traffic is light, so you can chat then up for 10-15m about the area, rental class, as well as any remarkable developments in the area that would positively impact that home/area. 

Social media (or a secondary website, like a blog, or any other personal website that provides value) serves as a nurturing media, where prospects can learn more about you.I have developed the 3 pillars of conversion.A strategy that turns conversions into a 100% reliable mathematical equation.The 3 pillars are:CompetencePersonalityCredibility.For a prospect to convert into a lead, 1) they need to be the right audience (it doesn't matter how much Ketchup you put on a baby-cow burger, you won't be able to sell to a vegan.

Best bet is likely (not absolute - everyone's situation is different) is to look at a national lender or broker that has options in lots of states - its a great development versus 20 odd years ago, with technology, internet, places like this - can have access to many more options than before (local broker or lender thats it)