In general, most larger developers will want a mix of units, with two-bedrooms being roughly 50% or more of the development.  1BRs would be 20% and 3BRs were 10% or less (per square foot the 1BRs make the most sense, but they are a little harder to rent on the average and have higher turnover).  

OREGON protects the farm land first at all costs then everything comes second.. next is Timber.. job development through development is a distant 3rd

But the biggest advantage to me is access to my property for development.

Developing a strong financial portfolio for my family and having the option of an "early retirement" is a big priority.

As an independent agent you will be responsible for finding and developing your own leads which will take time.  

@Joe DaikerThe Rollover as Business Startup what Mark mentions appropriate if you are looking to personally start a real estate development company and produce current income for yourself.If your goal is to achieve better tax-sheltered growth for your retirement savings by investing in what you know, a passive Solo 401k would be a different approach.  

Charles, so far you have good opinions based on what others experience in their locations, perhaps averages, that's really not where you start to develop a model. 

It was/is in the heart of midtown Atlanta, right across from Piedmont Park and the newly developed Beltline.

Well as the sweat started to develop on my forehead I reached for my phone to shut the ringer off because my son was calling and in the progress as I was telling them my offer I dropped the phone and my iPad both at the same time.

Any Lad developers out there that can take a second a let me know it would be appreciated.Larry F