I am trying to wholesale a property I have identified already.

I was approached by a realtor/broker/developer to do a larger storage project. 

It seems like you really have developed a good understanding of real estate in a relatively short time from all while maintaining a full time job as an engineer.

Anyone have knowledge of these type developments?

$20m development articleI both live and have invested in this neighborhood. 

As for the zoning references above, contact your local county's planning and development or zoning office to discuss what their process for finding out the zoning and then possibly changing the zoning on a location you are looking to buy.

See the attached linkhttp://city.milwaukee.gov/AreaPlans/NearWest.htm#....Some of the local bigger players/companies  supporting the project are Harley Davidson, Miller Coors, Marquette HS, Marquette university, Aurora Health care and  West End Development Corporation.

@John Lee I would suggest that you identify a clear focus and business plan before you quit your job.  

Or, if two buy-and-hold investors are both looking for 10% CoC return, but one is financing traditionally with 25% down and the other is able to use seller financing and only needs to put 5% down, the math will be very different between those two investors as well.So, I would say start by trying to identify some criteria to help direct how you'll run your numbers (i.e. a certain CoC return or Cap Rate... you don't need specifics for EVERYTHING, but set a couple to guide you based on your long-term goals.).

A little about me: I'm currently based in Boston where I'm a Business Development manager for a SaaS company serving the energy industry.