(Note: I am a former realtor and am a current real estate attorney (we specialize in representing developers of affordable housing properties.

Stay on them until you've developed a relationship and a level of trust.

Speaking of goals, you definitely want to start mapping out some long-term and short-term goals so that you can develop a plan to keep you focused and on track.My next piece of advice would be to network as much as you can.

6 months is ridiculous and anti-development.

Hello Bigger Pockets-I am currently in the process of a multi family development located in an OZ with a couple of partners.

I have the opportunity to develop/re-purpose my commercial retail store building into a 25 multi family.

Have you developed a complete understanding of the time and effort required to manage your turns?

I know of a developer that builds shoddy retail centers and slams in single unit unknown brand tenants.

Developer retained board can be much worse than just the fees.

Develop your 3M talent.