On the reno budget side, identify in what areas you can invest some sweat equity. 

Here in North Texas, developer can expect to pay a lump sum to have electricity installed. 

As an attorney, I represented developers, REITs, multi-national corporations, and local governments in all aspects of real estate including asset acquisition, development, leasing, and disposition.

Cleveland would be better if you want to do rentals, Nashville would be better for flipping and development. 

I read in the news that they are seeking to develop the mill into a subdivision but not entirely sure when. 

Whatever you choose, though, you will generally get better treatment and terms, and develop a stronger relationship with a lender at a credit union than a bank, because of the cooperative ownership and not-for-profit structure of the former.

Most national brokerages have an extensive network - nationwide and international - that the average develop/investor can not compare with. 

People are priced out of pittsburgh and will look further south.Then theres the 350 acre planned Development in College Park.I just got a contract on a property in East Point yesterday.I really think its worth holding on to stuff ITP.

Each state has identified their chosen their respective OZ's but that's about it. 

Highly desirable location, school district, is a "coveted location" by locals because most of the land is developed and it sits off an extremely accessible roadOur current rent: $2,500 + Utilities (the home could almost certainly rent for $3k).