Lisa (I think that's right),I think you're talking about deals where you buy a newly constructed or redeveloped unit and then the developer pays you a fixed amount for some time.

Here is my story:I am 34, a wife and mother of a 16mo old daughter, and work as the CFO for a small real estate development company in San Diego that specializes in small tract development.

We formed an LLC around 2004 to purchase vacant land for development.

My partner and I have come across a new development that has had to halt construction due to low sales numbers.

Heather,When you say pre-sell, do you mean like being a mini-developer?

My clients generally know me and what I will do for them and we develop some sort of bond.

My sister-in-law told me that there are lots of properties for sale and a few large developments that look like they've halted construction (she does not know why).

John gives good advice.When planning any building like this, check with the local planning and development commission to make sure this is doable before you spend any more time or resources on it.Here in seattle all single family lots allows a second accessory dwelling, sometimes called a mother-in-law.

I plan on developing a strong business.

Usually the personal relationships take you further than anything else and conferences would be an excellent place to develop those relationships.