My husband and I were getting crazy with our personal "whatever" spending and of course our food budget so we now do cash envelopes!  

Food for thought...  

I'll detail more about the project below but wanted to lead with my goals in posting.TLDR;  Interested in links, advise, discussion, warnings, etc for proactively anticipating the next steps involved in planning, designing, constructing and managing large development projects from a General Partner and Owner's Agency role.The general state:- Partnered with owner contributing wholly owned lot with appropriate zoning for ~18 story mixed use set of towers (5 in total under current rough plan)- Very qualified architecture team signed on to deliver plan for design process- High level contacts with multiple potential building partners showing interest- Multiple funding options available in line with needs for initial tower's expected costsThe vision:- Emphasis on active community engagement and development- Net positive Electricity, Water and (as much as possible/practical under constraints) Food- Tightly integrated with surrounding environment with funds allocated to remediation and improvements of native ecology and community/pedestrian oriented accessibility- Digital nervous system (I have a technology background) with sensors to drive efficiencies and create digital connections between the various building components and it's residentsThanks to all for providing such a fun community!

It is a great location surrounded by three large apartment complexes with no nearby food aside from a gas station next door, the value in this is there is already an entrance, there is also a large 6.8 acre PUD parcel zoned for apartment or assisted living right across the street.

We are in a fast food world. 

Just food for thought!

You might also consider not only your relatives but joining other investors, maybe join a real estate investment association or club and work with others to minimize your risks.Well I do not know if I have offered any help but at least this will serve you as food for thought.

The owner was just looking for free Tiger food!

As I mentioned, it depends on the nature of the businesses subject of the transaction, are we talking about an oil refinery or a steel fabrication shop or a food warehouse or what???

The second floor apartment was larger, but kept very messy; i.e. pet hair everywhere, spilled food, and the very heavy scent of unwashed clothing/bedding and cat spray (the tenants had 3+ cats in there).