I've done well investing with some local developers as well as doing a fix and flip.

We even offered to put down a pet security deposit and even use a product called SoftPaws (a high density rubber cap that is applied to cats nails to prevent them from scratching things, perfectly safe and harmless, plus, its better than declawing!)

Am renovating the house now and thinking about developing the land.

Max,Every participated in a sport where it takes a while to develop special skills?

If you truly know what you want, and you understand the market well, and you've developed a network of people who know what you like to buy / rent / sell, then I don't see the value in paying anyone else for agency.

I know because we have one in our family and she's on a development site that's selling zero units.

My roof developed a leak recently and has to be done before the next rain.

People who earn their living in sales or customer service develop even better skills in this area.Frankly, learning to deal with sellers who are only focused on what they need is a great way to find motivated sellers who will let you win if they get what they want.John Corey

Given the amount involved you will need higher priced property or a few mid priced properties.I know a developer that did a deal where they sold a specific floor in a commercial building.

Recent developments have increased the uncertainty surrounding the outlook for economic growth and inflation."