meeting with one developer is a good start but if you have plans I'd be happy to look.

Then we went and developed langue followed closely by abstract thought and it’s off to the races.

BP Community:I’m building out a list of videos that will highlight the economic development in the specific cities/towns we invest in.

Austin metro keeps expanding. Jarrell is planning on a population surge of 50,000 new folks. Jarrell is on the north side of Georgetown and within the very fast growing Williamson County. That shows the growth pattern...

Best bet is likely (not absolute - everyone's situation is different) is to look at a national lender or broker that has options in lots of states - its a great development versus 20 odd years ago, with technology, internet, places like this - can have access to many more options than before (local broker or lender thats it)

They're already there and given the holiday season, probably the traffic is light, so you can chat then up for 10-15m about the area, rental class, as well as any remarkable developments in the area that would positively impact that home/area. 

I invest out of state in Pittsburgh from DC and self-manage everything, but it's taken me years to establish the right contacts, develop seamless processes etc. that allow me to handle everything remotely with confidence.

Here are the playersMe - OwnerOG Developer - Original Developer that improved property before I purchasedNew Developer - New Developer currently building a new subdivisionWater District - Own the vacant land that my sewer line runs acrossCity - Well, The cityTimeline:2007 - OG developer purchases large 1 acre lot with an existing house with the intent to subdivide and create a small PUD.2008 - Improvements are made (new street, sewerlines, storm, power, water) are brought into the subdivision. 

It’s a celebration for the fermenting of the grapes in the region.Great notes about development.

BTW, your "criteria" are likely just "rules of thumb" you developed (which is great!)