Connect with as many real estate mentors as you can.You can also consult with lenders, brokers and ask them for suggestions on who might be a good real estate mentor most will be able to provide one.Keep in mind that you have to try to think of different ways you can add value to that person.

As always, none of this should be construed as legal advice and we recommend you consult a real estate attorney.

Rishel Consulting Group has a number of clients doing exactly what you asked, including one that has done a spectacular turnaround in Austin - and won MHI's award for Community of the Year in 2015.From our experience as consultants and having inside knowledge of client finances, successes, roadblocks, I would share this:It is going to take more money than just the funds it takes to purchase the homes and the community - quite a lot of it if you are going to do it correctly and rapidly.It is going to take a very well thought out marketing plan with real money budgeted to accomplish what the strategy requires.It is going to take a strong sales operation that is geared to substantially profit from each sale and to sell at a rate that generated real enthusiasm.

Consult a real estate lawyer and/or a broker.  

Please consult with a CPA/Consultant/Bookkeeper preferably in real estate.

I am a broker, landlord, consultant, property manager and much more, predominately in the New York metro and Cleveland , Ohio. market. 

There are definitely professionals to work with regarding land development.For big projects, there are consulting firms sometimes referred to as an "owners rep".Separate from an owners rep, a land use attorney, an architect or a civil engineer might be a good place to start.In terms of land that doensn't have any zoning restrictions, that is pretty hard to come by. 

Im a CPA but in audit/consulting not tax so take this with a grain of salt and I am not offering professional advice here but hopefully can give you some context... 

Hello,Does anyone have any tax professionals who also offer consulting advice?

I would consult an attorney to see what advice they give you in case you need them?