By the time I launched, I had already established a solid reputation in the Cincinnati market.

For all methods you would want to find a market that has strong employment rates, strong income rates for the market, and is a growing or an established market. 

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

@Jon Ankenbauer Transferring the land via a traditional sale registered with the county is a straightforward option to establish clear ownership and equity, which is essential for future financing.

It seems last few years all the established norms went right out the window. 

Do you have one already established for your other properties?

If I have several options, I would prefer a HELOC with no initial draw requirements (i.e. to establish a literal line of credit that I have no specific short term plans to use), i.e. not something like the better.com HELOC. 

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Establishing a good local team will be crucial for you. 

With commercial office space starting to return, I am interested in establishing a syndication group that would be willing to invest capital into commercial office buildings.