(We don't usually run city tracts as our grid systems and/or lines are hundreds of acres and usually in more rural areas).

I don't think starting a small place, say an acre with 50-75 units would be a bad place to start (can buy smaller tract of land, closer to town for cheaper) also less risk due to the overall cost...I created a spreadsheet that I use to analyze existing storage units.

The monastery there was given large tracts of land in the early 1800s to provide schooling to the rural (at the time) areas of Charlotte.

While it’s possible engaging in one of these programs can shorten the time required to become a “power” agent considerably, it also may be a gigantic waste of money if marketing efforts are engaged without waiting for the all important test results.One popular career tract being offered in collegiate business programs across the world right now is marketing data analytics - analyzing the results of test marketing campaigns and applying/interpreting these results to form an effective and profitable marketing program.The other choice is to engage one of the many companies that will set up a generic real estate agency website for you, with the usual stock photos as well as MLS feed, create a blog and tie it to the new website, and start posting information and answering questions are various social media sites.After getting your feet wet, you can purchase services such as SEO, or a PPC campaign, on a a la charge basis, and track the results using one of many analytical programs available online.

You'd want to connect with a local broker on that front, but a few of them have programs based on the census-tract you're either selling or buying in. 

Most homes I bet were spec / tract homes, at least around here.

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I'm an investor with experience in commercial and industrial spaces, now moving into residential land development in Georgia and the Carolinas, focusing on large tracts up to 100 acres.

I'm looking for $4,000,000 to convert a go kart tract into an assisted living center

There was a lot of little tracts of west Texas desert land that used to be added to deed swaps to make the valuations work out back in the day.The reason for a 1031 in this situation is that it provides crystal clear direction and documentation. 

I think overturning some of them will include getting some of the nearby lots to vote on it as there is a clause stating that that's allowed.The thing that scares me the most is regarding the stylistic stuff -- there's a clause stating -- "The homes shall be harmonious with and reflect the exterior design characteristics of these homes already erected on the property" and that combined with -- "it should be lawful for any peron or persons owning any real property situated in said tract, to prosecute an action or proceeding at law or in equity against a person or persons either to prevent him or them from violating these covenants or to recover damages for such violation"My RE lawyer friend said that its such a broad clause that it could potentially open you up to getting sued if a neighbor really wanted to depending on the stylistic choice of your home.