When everything has reached a critical mass phase on new development across all sectors of real estate then a downturn is imminent.We are not close to that happening in this current cycle from what I am seeing.

The FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders.

It's a process and have to develop new relationships.

The Kingston city planners are trying to develop the place as  somewhere other artists want to live.  

@Tom CaruthersThe current administration wants to eliminate the 1031 exchange.  

You might get a partner with which you split all the work with, including boots on the ground, etc.What seems to have worked for me in the past is developing a relationship with a local person, who can give you good background on the area and the housing trends.

They have built up the Valley over the past few years and there where a lot of housing developments and apartment complexes which went in during this building craze.

Unless the property is above 1% and has major appreciate or strategic/development value, I would suggest selling.

@Josh MorrisYou can develop a relationship with a loan officer that works with investors and is knowledgable on getting clients pre-qualified. 

I am considering to purchase a land in the bay area for new home construction. I want to get a rough idea on the additional work that's required for unfinished lots (vs. finished lots), lots in fault zone or flood zon...