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Powered Land / Data Center Sites: West Texas (Permian Basin) | Gigawatt-Scale
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Powered Land / Data Center Sites: West Texas (Permian Basin) | Gigawatt-Scale

Asset Type: Powered Land - Data Center Site Location: West Texas (Permian Basin) Scale & Pricing: 7 GW capacity priced at $500K per MW. Flexibility: Gigawatt-scale, priced to move with build-to-suit and turnkey options available on select sites. This is a prime, large-scale opportunity for instit...

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LAND FLIPPING - Who's doing this in 2026?
Land & New Construction
LAND FLIPPING - Who's doing this in 2026?

Hi everyone—I’m based in Western North Carolina and have spent about 20 years in construction. I own rental properties and am exploring land flipping as another way to build income. I’ve been learning about The Land Geek approach and would appreciate connecting with someone who has firsthand expe...

Comps for Land Acquisition
Land & New Construction
Comps for Land Acquisition

Hello BP, I have recently been looking into the land wholesaling space. Is there an app and/or software for using comps before making an offer? Since I am starting out I am looking for either something free or budget friendly. Thanks in advance and I look forward to hearing your responses. All th...

Should i start a construction for 12plex unit at current market?
Land & New Construction
Cape Coral, Florida
Should i start a construction for 12plex unit at current market?

Hey everyone, i have land and plans for a 12plex in South-West FL. Considering if I should proceed with construction at this market or should i just sale the land. On one hand, contruction costs are high, insrance&intretst&property taxes are high and increasing and vacanicies are relatively high....

Project Planning Consideration
Land & New Construction
Project Planning Consideration

For investors planning a new construction project, how early do you establish the financing plan? Do you work through the land purchase, construction budget, timeline, and financing requirements together—or tackle them in stages? What's the most important financing consideration before breaking g...

Land/home package investing
Land & New Construction
Lexington, Kentucky
Land/home package investing

I came across a guy online sharing stories about his land/home package investing and I grew very curious. Is there anyone out there currently doing this in Central Kentucky? What have been some of your biggest challenges? I'd love to learn more!

Contractors in Chicago + VA-Construction
Land & New Construction
Chicago, Illinois
Contractors in Chicago + VA-Construction

Hello, I am looking into building a 4 unit new construction with the VA loan ( IN CHICAGO). Has anyone done one on a multifamily? Pros and cons? Let me know vs just me just buying an existing 3-4 units with the VA loan.

Buying country land in Kentucky: five things to check before you close
Land & New Construction
Buying country land in Kentucky: five things to check before you close

Hi all, Rob here, a Louisville agent. I'm seeing more Louisville buyers look out toward Shelbyville, Oldham and Bullitt for acreage, hobby farms and horse property. Shelbyville sits almost right between Louisville and Lexington. It's land, it's quiet, and it's growing. A few things city buyers do...

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How Much Does Existing Street Parking Influence Your Development Strategy?
Land & New Construction
Detroit, Michigan
How Much Does Existing Street Parking Influence Your Development Strategy?

Curious to hear everyone’s thoughts on this: If you were developing a property in a neighborhood where most existing homes don’t have dedicated parking, and there is currently unrestricted street parking, would you still provide on-site parking as part of the development? I’m particularly interes...

How are small new-construction investors controlling lots without tying up $30K–$50K
Land & New Construction
Ocala, Florida
How are small new-construction investors controlling lots without tying up $30K–$50K

I’m a small investor/developer doing ground-up single-family construction in Florida. I’ve completed one project and have another under construction now. The vertical construction financing is not really my problem — land acquisition is becoming the bottleneck as I try to scale. Right now, buying...

SW FL what are you actually building investor-grade CMU homes for in 2026?
Land & New Construction
SW FL what are you actually building investor-grade CMU homes for in 2026?

Tampa/Hillsborough builders — what are you actually building investor-grade CMU homes for in 2026? I’m a transplant to the Tampa Bay area, so I’m still getting calibrated to what things really cost here. I’ve spent a long time in construction, but I keep hearing wildly different numbers from peop...

One Johnston County Zoning Detail That’s Easy to Miss
Land & New Construction
Raleigh-Cary Metro
One Johnston County Zoning Detail That’s Easy to Miss

One Johnston County property-research detail I didn’t fully appreciate until I started going through parcels individually: 🏗️ “What’s the zoning?” isn’t always a one-source question. Johnston County actually maintains separate GIS information for things like: 🗺️ County zoning 🏘️ Town/municipal zo...

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Anyone sold townhouse paper lots to a builder?
Land & New Construction
Los Angeles County, California
Anyone sold townhouse paper lots to a builder?

We have a 4-lot townhouse paper lot subdivision. Keeping the existing 3,100 sf house and subdividing the remainder flat land. This is four fee-simple townhouse lots, 2,300 sf each. Can build 2 stories up to 1750 sf with 2 car garage. We plan to refresh and resell the house and sell the four paper...

Wholesaling City Owned Land
Land & New Construction
Wholesaling City Owned Land

Hello BP! Anyone here ever wholesale land that is owned by the city? Can this be done? If so is it an ‘easier’ process, are their extra steps involved, etc. Would appreciate any insights. Thanks in advance. All the best, Jorge

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Looking for ideas and experience with property development
Land & New Construction
Looking for ideas and experience with property development

Looking for ideas and experience with an 11-acre development property I own approximately 11.9 acres in Georgia, including the land my house sits on. I plan to keep the house and roughly half an acre, leaving an estimated 11.4 acres that could be developed or sold. The property is zoned MR-1. I’v...

Any Land Operators You’d Recommend From Experience?
Land & New Construction
Any Land Operators You’d Recommend From Experience?

Does anyone have recommendations for solid land operators? I’d love to hear who you’ve worked with and what your experience has been.

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SB9 Rental Maxing in California
Land & New Construction
San Jose, California
SB9 Rental Maxing in California

I have an opportunity to purchase a single-family house from my mother for a fantastic deal. I'm interested in splitting the lot (ok under SB9) and building 2 units on each lot for a total of 4 units. I'm planning on living in one of the units, and I'm estimating earning $2,000 - $4,000 in rent p...

Developers: 18 Condos vs. 4 Vacation Homes in Pigeon Forge — Which Pencils Better?
Land & New Construction
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Developers: 18 Condos vs. 4 Vacation Homes in Pigeon Forge — Which Pencils Better?

I own a ±0.61-acre / 26,533 SF C-2 Tourist Commercial site in Pigeon Forge, TN, just off the Parkway in an established hotel, condo and vacation-rental area. We've had preliminary site plans prepared for two development concepts, and I'd appreciate input from developers familiar with Pigeon Forge...

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Wholesale to Development
Land & New Construction
Wholesale to Development

I have access to a Rochester infill opportunity with seller financing, I have a defined housing/development concept through INI Living, but I'm building my first development team. Who should I assemble first, and are there Rochester/Western NY builders or development partners interested in review...

Building Two Homes at the Same Time in Western Kentucky—Our Experience So Far
Land & New Construction
Clarksville, Tennessee
Building Two Homes at the Same Time in Western Kentucky—Our Experience So Far

I want to start being more active on BiggerPockets and openly sharing what we’re building, what’s working, and what we’re learning along the way. My name is Reginald Calloway, founder of ASC Real Estate Solutions in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. My real-estate journey began through our childcare busine...

Land Development Costs
Land & New Construction
Biloxi, Mississippi
Land Development Costs

I'm hoping to find a parcel, subdivide, and build to hold to build my rental portfolio. I'm trying to find what land development costs people are experiencing to help me underwrite a hypothetical deal to move toward pre-approval on lending. Anyone with any experience who could speak to this? TIA!

Conservsation easements ny state lands
Land & New Construction
Conservsation easements ny state lands

Hello, Anyone have any experience with securing Conservation easements, specifically in the upstate NY Catskill watershed area? Working on a parcel and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some anecdotes about their journey. Thank you! Tacuma

Build to Rent Duplex
Land & New Construction
Dallas, Texas
Build to Rent Duplex

Starting my build to rent journey in the DFW area. I am currently building two duplexes side by side. One for an investor and one that i plan to hold myself as a long term rental. I am working through the full process of land acquisition, construction management, and building a repeatable system ...

Your construction loan closed. Here is what stalls the first draw.
Land & New Construction
Your construction loan closed. Here is what stalls the first draw.

Most ground-up delays I see don't happen at closing. They happen a few weeks later, when the slab is in and the first draw request sits. The lender isn't looking for a reason to say no. It is confirming that the collateral it lent against exists and that its lien is still first. Here is what gets...

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The Timeline From Signed Contract to Move-In Day
Land & New Construction
The Timeline From Signed Contract to Move-In Day

EDUCATION September 2026 The Timeline From Signed Contract to Move-In Day How long does it really take to go from signing a modular home contract to getting your keys? Here's an honest walkthrough of each phase and what can speed things up — or slow them down. Building a modular home involves ove...

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