If the site has an immediate development potential, then the analysis is simple.

The story will develop as a rags to riches one, much like Andrew Carnegie in the late 19th century, as I am starting with nothing but ambition. 

At some point developers figured out that if a home was a little larger than a 2 ton but not quite a 2 1/2, they could mismatch the unit sizes.

You know the neighborhood market and are developing a successful equation, it's ok to have a niche too, if you do it well.  

Now my kids are grown, I am in the industry, and I want to get serious about it.My goals for this group are to network with like minded individuals, develop some great relationships, offer my services as a property manager and realtor to those who would benefit from my services, and hopefully find someone who would be willing to be a mentor someone like me in a mutually beneficial relationship.I look forward to the opportunity to plug into the knowledge and support of this community! 

If he can't, find yourself a new one.Over time, you'll develop a good team that you'll be able to trust and work well with.

Should I develop this relationship with an atty in OK or CA...or both?

Any strategies developing for you?

I have always envied seeing big apartment complexes and developments being created.  

I have 15 years developing commercial, residential and multi family properties.