I have an architecture background with a masters in sustainable design and would like to get involved with larger scale development projects.

Again, I'm newer to investing, but is the economy of scale and ease of one building really worth it?

If you're making good $ buying from others, perhaps not.The problem for many is that doesn't scale up to a larger business.  

But the scale of the West is different.

Since Orange County is rather large in scale we need another sub group.  

I would partner with a group that assists investors with mid to large scale projects, Chicago has several programs for the rehabilitation of specific neighborhoods in the Chicagoland area. 

I also do not like the numbers of doors you have to scale because the rent is very low per door compared to other investment types.Right now a lot of value add in the cycle is office and industrial type properties.

Unless you are a large scale investor 1000 plus units, NYC is a tough market.  

I can iron that out with escrow and title.Point taken on the waiting beyond 15 days.I've been doing hard money lending for a while now, on a small scale. 

As I look into scaling our business, I am having difficulties with the amount of reserves required to close a deal.