We are moving in the spring to Oregon for this very reason and may try and join again once there, due to the increase in valuable real estate and prospects for flips.

In some areas subdivision can take 1 year to get all approvals.Even condo documents, must be drawn by an attorney and recorded at the courthouse can cost $5,000 to $10,000 themselves.Before we did out first condo conversion, we had experience in land subdivision and development which aided us in understanding and expediting the process. 

I am working on a mock real estate development project submission, and I am looking for some general rules of thumb on how best to estimate the following:1.  

I'll share this with the developers.

The more you know the better2. develop a plan...with expectationsIt doesn't have to be elaborate, but have a plan and set goals3.

If anyone on here is familiar with development, I’d love to run some questions by you about finishing costs.

How did you develop your compliance forms?  

I called the Division Manager at the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

As you mentioned, there are several new construction developments close to Disney that target the vacation rental market.

I am looking to get into the REI market either developing or multifamily but need some guidance.