Hi @Carlos Sierra - It seems like you are definitely mentally ready to start tackling real estate - looking for a mentor is a fantastic next step.Just be careful that you set expectations correctly for yourself and for the mentor - most of the time that I've sought the advice of a mentor, they've directed me to some resource or material.In case you are interested - I wrote about my experience finding mentors in this "Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" - I hope that it helps you with your search!

Then I would look at the future land use map and how strong is the county and or city economic development and are they pro-growth?

Look at the makeup on the North side, there are not many condo buildings once you get away from downtown or the lake, and there are not many bigger lots to develop them on.  

Question to the local investors:  is the are coming up, i see a lot of new construction/ developments in the area, but when i look at the prices on Zillow i do not see a big rise.  

If you are to develop equity quickly I would advise to flip houses and new allotments in the 1031 exchange programs allow you to access bridge loans to source properties while you are bound with your initial investment as long as your equity from your first transaction is already allocated through your QI 1031 exchange.

Good Afternoon Ramon,Do you consider development projects?

I am a furniture designer from Milan (Italy), currently living and working in New York.I love very much to travel, develop my projects and live my life at 360, and I have been looking for a while for a way to become financially free and to make more money out of my time.I was happy to find Bigger Pockets in my search.I will start learning from the basics of real estate investing, working hard and hopfully having some fun, I look forward to explore the forum and to know many of you. 

excuse my ignorance Thelma, but what is SFR And also I would love to get in developing properties with mixed income levels.

Hey Folks,We've all seen many investors cashing in on infill/development projects as well as landlording on appreciation speculation in Music City.

Another time, the town lunatic targeted me because I called myself a real estate investor on BP (I'm on the local planning board, but am not a developer).