While the public in general may sit in on planning and zoning meetings when they are publisized, they are typically not asked to chair a seat on a zoning commission.

I have a small 18 space park but I own the property, rent the space and that is the way I like it.

Its always good to familiarize yourself with the tricks of the trade (because there are TONS) to not only protect yourself, but your investment.A few ways to get involved are:build a relationship with a developer.find ways to service what they need like:Offer Title Services at a discountOffer brokerage serviceStart a Retaining wall, fencing, irrigation companyif your an engineer offer to take a second look at some plansIf your an architect do the sameIf you are an attorney offer some advice on contractual obligationsIf your an analyst, draw out some cash flowsIf your an accountant, offer to help, create JE's Adjustments, filing, etc.If you have a knack for construction, get out to the sites and look around.If you are good public speaker, get in front of the County officials and pitch a project to the county.Look for the meetings in the county and attend a couple of hearings for development approvals...its public.If you are a banker, look at the deals, contact the developers in your area, go meet them, offer services. etc.Development is about getting out there and putting your ear to the ground.

If you space them every 4 mo you can keep a close eye to make sure your new credit is being reported and that no one is stealing your idenity.

Shawn, I don’t believe anybody is going to tell you how to defraud a lender on a public form.

I know that it has a septic system, new dry well, public water.

As one of the few Power Brokers in the country, Developers give our clients incentives not offered to the general public.

But yeah, most real good space is probably taken.Edit: Lamar is another big one.

Is the broker offering leads, advertising, faxing, copying, phones, desk/office space, training, name recognization, and supplies or just viewing agents as another income source.

A notice was filed at the recorder's office by the lender's attorney signifying a public auction.