They might know have some inside info on a new development in the area and no resources to take advantage.

I heard last week that builders have about an 18 MONTH supply of unsold inventory.This is caused by two things; sales slowing-which means that if they've been selling 10/month in one development they may only be selling 5/month now, and continuing to build.

Obviously the value here is in the future development of the land....Just curious how you go about evaluating potential.

Being in a very hot residential market ( DC Metro) I have several lots and land developments that can be pursued.

Atlanta for instance usually fare better on properties developed in 1955 and up because that's what buyers demand.

I'm looking to develop partnerships/relationships, attend meetups, anything I can do to learn from more experienced parties and individuals in regard to all aspects personal real estate investment.My wife and I are working diligently to establish real estate as a full time career over the next 3-5 years, and we greatly appreciate your time.

It's a relationship that has been developed not just with the agent but also with the broker and their office staff.Next, as Joan mentioned, you can't require any particular service be used, steering and where you may have a financial interest.

What would be good is to talk to the city and community and to understand if there are any development projects coming in that area in next 5 years.

(3 hours total) Outside of that I think we have gotten 2 - 3 calls this year for repairs outside our monthly visit.We have also developed a relationship with a local handyman business.

A developer or large scale multi-family investor might have concerns that could be addressed by such a strategy, but I just don't see where the average investor who is conservative (buys smart/makes sensible profit projections) and diversified (not all the eggs in one basket) would need this kind of complex "hedge" for their investments.Your example is "a home" for a "sale close in 9 months" and that sounds like one big project and all of your eggs are in one basket.