John, I have always thought the RE Brokerage structure was very close to the securities business and insurance world, captured agency relationships, product development and a sales force.

I don't use Clist that much, although I had some scrapers developed and my VA does on occasion send out e-mails to the listings.

As a teen worked for a developer gun the footing for a water tower by hand.

I don't know if you've had a chance to read the 3 blogs I've done on development?

I want to develop a proper plan, build up my cash reserves and refine my education.

Then got part 3 of my blog on "So You Want To Be A Developer?"

I still love helping people and the relationships but it's regular daytime hours with professional investors and business owners and developers etc.

I've learned a ton, just from the podcasts and reading up on others successes.I live near the new home of the 49er's in Santa Clara, very exciting to see the buzz and development happening in the area.Good luck on your investments and look forward to seeing more from you on BP!

I'd contact a well known developer in that area for their thoughts on presenting your project to any zoning commission and the notices likely required.Before I went to all that trouble and expense, I'd talk to your lender doing a commercial blanket loan on all ten properties where they could consider the income approach over the market.

You get the most exposure with these methods but good agents have multiple developed marketing strategies.