Know a lot of experienced investors also have rules of thumb they have developed (like $250/door for cap ex per year) or other round figures to help quickly underwrite.

Too many people get caught in spending time on other tasks related to wholesaling but do not spend enough time finding deals.  

I’m looking to find, hire and train a team of people, likely overseas, to do a lot background research tasks for identifying target properties/leads for my biz, as well as a couple of US based folks to field the calls to homeowners. 

Developing broker relationships can be important.

I have a small commercial lot that i plan to use for multifamily development.This would be my first project as a developer so i would need some advice in estimating the cost and number of units that are feasible on that lot. 

This "district" area was called Harris Green Village, which is seeing a tremendous influx of commercial development.

Looking for insight on if I should start developing relationships with banks/lenders in my area and any other advice on what I should do to get this process going.

I bet the drivers would appreciate being paid upon completion of the task as well. 

Developing/finding your niche can be a good place to start.

Housing and Urban Development?