Hi all,I have recently established my land acquisition business with the goal to purchase parcels of land, either within data center opportunity zones or areas with the potential to allow for data center development, rezone the property with submitted plans, then sell to developers ‘shovel-ready’ within the various jurisdictions of the Commonwealth of Virginia.I understand there are multiple mechanisms that come into play including obtaining financing (partnering with an experienced investor), utilizing land-use attorneys, land surveying and engineering firms, appraisers, as well as approval from local planning commissions, board of supervisors, etc.Would there be any investors who are currently active in this niche?

BUT I think you are playing with fire.My primary job function is outside sales building relationships with realtors. 

If you like the Arkansas market you are in and there are appreciation and cash flow opportunities, you should focus on getting another there to make management easier because that price point is likely better than in Maine.

I have 2 LT rentals, one short term rental & my personal property-has a good bit of equity. (4 properties total) 800+ credit score & good income.I’m looking to get in the commercial space but I’m tired of putting down 20% cash every time I find an opportunity.

As long as you like your job and/or industry and could do it for the next 15 years, what you are doing would work perfect for your plan.As you gain experience, maybe you can move into more units per purchase or start to BRRRR.

I love my job and I’m not looking to get out of my 9-5 at all.

We will also birddog the best opportunities on the contracting side so i figure we can boost out hourly rate up to at least $100/hr (from 80), and jump from the build to contract jobs to take advantage (we have our own heavy equipment and dump truck).

If they don't have insurance, this is a great opportunity to explain to them why it's necessary.

:)JasonWell it's going to depend on how flexible your engineering job is.

I really like the  appreciation vs. cash flow article here, but also not sure where to look for things like where businesses are moving to and types of jobs in the area written in the same way as that article.