Welcome to BP JJ Moore There are quite a few of us here from Texas.You will find a wealth of information and help here.Good luck with your venture!

My retail contractor’s outlet would market their products to be purchased right across the street; I may even be able to joint venture with big box, or profit share.

But I realize I will most likely need a "day job" starting out to pay the bills & provide vital capital as I venture into real estate investing.

Curious as to how your investing ventures are going for you.

All of your funds raising, borrowing, joint venturing needs to be word of mouth, friends, family and associates.I tried to keep it short,,, sorry about that

Good luck in you new venture - Ned

Its not clear what the business plans utility is, are you trying to use it to attract capital investors or just plan your own venture out?

-Options-Leases-Lease with options-Sub2 with or without Land Trusts-Wraps - AITDs-Contract for Deed-Sale and purchase with addendums-Land Trusts-Private Money 1st mortgages-Joint Venture Partners-Seller Carrying New 1sts on Free and Clear HousesOne of the BASIC SKILLS to develop is LISTENING SKILLS, like a MD Doctor asking your history and symptoms before he prescribes the drug.You are doing it wrong if you are prescribing the drug first and forcing the benefits down the throat of the seller.Bill stated..."

In India we do land development in Chennai and looking to venture into commercial real estate as well.It would be great if you can share some of your real estate experience both in India/US.GS

It takes time to build like any other worthwhile venture.