Looking to connect with local developers in the SE Louisiana area.

I ran the numbers through the Buy and Hold Calc and eventually decided not to make an offer on either. 

When working with a commercial developer our goal was to negotiate contracts with vendors to cut expenses, constantly negotiate leases to make sure we were always at the top of market rent, and keep up on maintenance to cut down on unnecessary expenses on the property.

A friend and I want to get into development after buying a land.

They are building a second HQWho's to say building HQ2 isn't to set up for eventually moving HQ1 out of Seattle though?

That is eventually coming to you. 

lol) So we followed up with husband again the next day on the phone and he was a little grumpy and said that if he were to take our offer he wants nothing less than $500k and we shouldn't need more than a day to close/get the money (we planned on wholesaling the land to a developer).

I'm going to develop something to inform them of the review system and the difference from a hotel in my early communication.

Have you developed a scope of work with a contract so you have a good idea of how much you need?

I have a couple of questions about investing in land with potentials for future development and I appreciate your insights/advice;1.