It takes a long time to develop land from scratch it is hard to do with all of the government regulations and codes.

How does one go about determining what a "good" market is to start out?

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You may already know this but as a good rule of thumb if Property purchase price plus rehab is less than or equal to 70% of the After repaired value you are going to be a winner 9/10 times. 

Agent who is experienced in working with R.E. investors (Buying & Selling), preferably someone who does this full time and is passionate and very knowledgeable in this business.

Additionally, property taxes and HOA fees are often higher in these developments, and it might take time for rental rates to stabilize.

You can always add them to title and then they can refinance it into thier name in 6 month and take cash out at that time as well.If the home has equity take advantage of it while rate are now dropping fast as of this week.

However, one has the credit score while the other has the rehab IQ… how would you structure the deal between two partners for starting out?

I pretty much second everything Chris wrote with the one addition of id recommend getting a personal loan if you could swing the higher monthly payments.

I have done a few rent to owns over the years, I actually just closed on one the beginning of September.I Converted a long term tenant into a buyer.