@Vanessa B.Hi there, my name is Scott Choppin, I run a RE development company in Long Beach, we might be able to help.Do you have specific land parcels identified?

@Jason Wyatt Keep learning, read, identify a niche of REI you want to focus in then meet local RE investors and develop relationships with those that are succeeding in that niche. 

I'm developing land in Redding, CA. 21 homes total, and wondering if anyone has advice or connections on getting the best deals on materials, appliances, things like fireplaces, ceiling fans, basically anything and everything that goes into a house.Looking to use a little hustle to build these houses piece by piece, getting great deals while keeping our style intact.Looking forward to any help I can get!

It is in a neighborhood you have identified as an area you would like to invest in.  

Rosedale Park has been seeing a lot of development lately, as is Islandview. 

Totally vacant properties or ground up development is minimum 1 to 2 years before a return but usually larger equity growth on the back end.

He bought it in a new development and appreciation has been kind to him.

The first thing I do is identify a market (zip code) and neighborhood to target.  

They used an architect to help develop the custom home, then sub-contracted the work over 9-12 months.Neither of us are contractors but we're very excited about real estate and are here to learn. 

I'll ask my developers about this and let you know.