@Nicholas L.What Nicholas said.I would also develop a list of buyers and what their buy boxes are.    

Established, mostly-German automotive technology coincided with the development of large-scale mass production techniques and a manure-pollution crisis in burgeoning U.S. cities to create massive demand for his product.

You might still make some money...or you might loose just a little while you learn....but I think chances are unless you totally mess things up or every part of the deal goes wrong, you end up with most of your money back....AND you learn and develop some relationships.

Philadelphia has implemented various forms legislation over the years between abatements, land banks and density bonuses geared towards promoting development in areas that suffered from disinvestment and housing affordability challenges with some legislation having been more effective than others. 

You will need a licensed TX attorney to oversee the legal documents, you need escrow officers and transaction managers and business development/marketing.

Land  Development and vertical construction are hands down the toughest loans to get..

Approximately 30% of this area is made up of vacant lots, creating a prime opportunity for real estate development.Griffin Modern is taking full advantage of this landscape, acquiring lots for under $10k and developing homes targeted at young, first-time buyers as well as investors.

Plus you still have to actually underwrite the entire deal (purchase, construction, carry, etc to develop accurate CF/profit).

The fact that 8 acres were developed and 200 were left as farm is a clue there is some issue.Another first step would be to determine the possible economics of the development.

A mentor to partner and begin developing with him.I haven't seen any good coaching program around here.