For example, I know a lady in my local market that is very successful in the land business and has developed a niche that cashflows very nicely, without a lot of stress, as she puts it though I can't imagine how that is possible. 

It is the State capital so there is always economic development happening which drives job growth and demand for housing.

Here are the playersMe - OwnerOG Developer - Original Developer that improved property before I purchasedNew Developer - New Developer currently building a new subdivisionWater District - Own the vacant land that my sewer line runs acrossCity - Well, The cityTimeline:2007 - OG developer purchases large 1 acre lot with an existing house with the intent to subdivide and create a small PUD.2008 - Improvements are made (new street, sewerlines, storm, power, water) are brought into the subdivision. 

I'm now putting a lot more into public markets (index funds, stocks, Master Limited Partnerships, Business Development Companies, bonds).

Rising home prices for developers isn't new, but if you were in contract, what they did is most likely illegal.

It’s a celebration for the fermenting of the grapes in the region.Great notes about development.

So, if a developer comes along and buys the mobile home park you will lose your entire investment.

I'm an investor and flipper in the city, and I work for a developer focused specifically in Lowell as well.

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.

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