I'm an IT leader at a small company, I have infrastructure, custom development (.net), and BI/datawarehouse teams.  

Over the years of struggling in this business, trying to put deals together, working to earn a commission or an equity profit, I am blessed to have had the ability to be innovated and with creative imagination to invent systems, techniques and concepts that produced short cuts and made my job easier, rewarding and fun.Some things I have used or invented to help myself and associates to relieve the pressures of this business:A business card that people keep and play with and ask me for moreA Indian Head Nickel that has gotten the attention of bankers, prospects and many people who have received it.

As I've developed cashflow and a process for investing, I've started to look at other areas. 

development Is probably the one thing I know nothing about but I love the potential. do you recommend any books?

It’s been 10 years since the bankruptcy and I have been rebuilding my credit and am chomping at the bit to get back into real estate to establish higher income, rebuild my savings and develop a trust for the future care of my son who continues to struggle with everyday life.Cloud Mason 

We recently accepted an offer to sell a property, and there is a 30 day "due diligence" contingency.Being that we are selling as a development opportunity to a developer, I'd like to know under what conditions the buyer can back out based on results of the DD?

You may want develop your goals a bit more and bring them into sharper focus.

I could use the flights to Kansas City Illinois as a tax write off.I've heard one podcast of a member developing a long distance relationship with someone to remodel homes in Wisconsin with great deals.

My GC has never done them but said he HAS HEARD that exposed duct work has two problems:1) Exposed duct work has a tendency to develop condensation on the outside. 

Garrett Beecher I believe Portland is a vey tight market with historically low inventory now, but for a good overview of that market and specific techniques that are working there, check out @tucker merrihew 's podcasts...I think he has a new one geared specifically for Portland.