I called this morning at 7:20 not expecting to reach him (his office doesn't open until 8) but he answered. 

I use a state and federally licensed RMLO so I am SPECIFICALLY complying with both state and federal regulations.I was a licensed loan officer until I gave it up during the crash as it was a waste of a license when no one wanted to buy. 

I know traditional banks usually don't do these and I've tried a bank in Raleigh NC but the loan officer stated that the chief executive wouldn't allow them to do this type of loan this quarter due to the amount of properties they've had to take back by foreclosure.

I am fairly new to investing however I have 6 years as a realtor and 3 years as a loan officer.

No different than an office visit you pay for at a doctors office, our expertise and education in the trades is a value to most sensible investors.If basic principles are applied during pre-construction, 9 times out of 10 everyone will walk away feeling good and most importantly with profits earned.

Established companies leverage public databases to generate lists that blanket a whole state - because if you're going to keep an office full of people busy you have to send a crapton of mail (see above). 

You do not drive buyers all over creation and can use your time more effectively.Working with investor buyers on residential submitting tons of offers lowballing properties to make a tiny commission might not be the best route for you to take starting out.

In terms of pure RE like with any huge city space is at a premium so except a tiny living space but from my travels to Europe that is also true there (if not more so).

I'm not getting much help from loan officers - even ones that have been in the business for 30+ years seem to know very little about doing this.  

Good idea I will talk to the land development office and check requirements to build on the property.