I purchased my first high density property in Sacramento, CA. 1 acre. 2 years later got it entitled for 20 units. 1bed/1bath with carports.I’m a SFH builder and developer.

My son is currently going to college for a PHD for math and he developed his own Excel spreadsheet and he did his own numbers many times.

A normally overlooked aspect of construction/development is not comparing the opportunity cost of getting into another property in less time and less money out the gate, so keep that in mind.

If you have no realtor and have all your ducks in order, and if the lot is within the city limits of Houston, I can take 5 minutes and give you an opinion from a developer’s perspective.

I would suggest if you are looking in the Columbus area to look at recent development in terms of new expansion of business or job growth.

Sandy - If you're looking for a multi-family excel spreadsheet to develop a pro forma for a 5+ opportunity, there are several free options available.

This property is across from a new development neighborhood but surrounded by older home that could use some renovations and sits on colerain ave right off the highway.

I'm a Realtor, Investor and Budding Developer in Greensboro, NC.

When I was issued a development permit, for the basement suite, they also provided me with a legal separate address from the main unit.

A 200 acre park is being developed that will include a multipurpose pavilion for music and performing arts, 3 miles of trails, a great lawn, a fishing pier, pavilions, multipurpose practice fields, a cricket field, wildflower meadows, 400 parking spaces and other amenities on 64 acres.