I also run a small fund that does development so I can appreciate it from both sides. 1.

If an incremental demand for an additional 7,500 residences occurs over the next coupled of years, demand will further increase sales and rental prices.You might question whether this is only a short term situation because developers could just add thousands of new homes to meet the demand.

I have developed an entrepreneur mindset, and I am really excited to see what I do with everything I have learned in the last 9 months through networking in New York City, listening to Podcasts and shows, and reading many books. 

I come from a family of construction workers and have a nice set of skills for fixing up houses, as well as a mother who was in the land development business when I was a child.

It's shame to say that we are also consider the new development nearby -- new house with 5 bedroom 3.5 bath 2900 S.F with a lot size of 2500 s.f, $880K base price. you can imagine how dense that development is.

Develop a relationship with a good realtor that knows the areas well and also utilize the Trulia crime heat map.

I already own a condo in that development.  

Which I could pursue more REI and side hustles and develop marketable skills.

@Jeff Copeland has given you a great set of questions to ask to develop a better understanding of the realtor.

Current have a web site but the company apparently has gone out of business.  I am getting no support. Should the company be local?