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...
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...
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...
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!
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
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 ...
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...
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...
EDUCATION September 2026 What "Turnkey Modular" Actually Includes: Site Work, Permits, Set, and Finishes "Turnkey" gets used a lot in modular home marketing. Here's what it should actually cover — from site preparation and permits to the final finishes — and the questions to ask before you sign. ...
EDUCATION September 2026 Modular vs. Traditional Stick-Built: An Honest Pros and Cons Comparison Considering building a home in Northeast Ohio? This article breaks down the real differences between modular and traditional stick-built construction — costs, timelines, customization, quality, and lo...
For those who have gone through their first land development deal, how did you approach financing the entitlement phase? I’m currently working through the acquisition and entitlement strategy for acreage that I intend to take through the entitlement process and ultimately create luxury and estate...
I'm looking for some feedback from land investors/builders who are familiar with Bastrop County / Pine Forest Unit 6. My family currently have 3 vacant lots in Pine Forest Unit 6 Ph II that we are trying to sell, but we are getting very little buyer interest despite pricing them relatively aggres...
For experienced real estate developers: If you were starting over today with no development experience, what type of project would you choose for your first development, and why? I'm interested in becoming a real estate developer, but I want to learn the business correctly rather than jumping int...
One of the biggest lessons I’m learning is that the best opportunities don’t always begin with finding a property. Sometimes they begin with finding the buyer first. Getting in front of builders and developers allows me to understand exactly what they need: • Preferred markets and growth corridor...
My goal is to build a 2,600–3,000 sq ft duplex (about 1,300–1,500 per unit) using an FHA construction-to-permanent loan. Current numbers I am estimating: Land: ~$350K–$450K Construction estimates: ~$250–$300 per sq ft Total projected project cost: ~$900K–$1.2M Questions: 1. Are these realistic So...
My husband and I have been interested in real estate investing for some time, but at our age we are not looking to spend time rehabbing or landlording. We travel a lot and tenants and toilets do not interest us. Thinking about flipping land. Does anyone have any experience with Mark Podolsky and ...
Hello, I am looking to connect with builders and new build investors in the Columbus, OH market. Who can connect?
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...
Curious what everyone is currently seeing for new construction cost per square foot. I’ve taken about a year off from new builds and shifted more toward rehabs, but I’m considering getting back into the development side since that’s really where my passion is. Obviously this depends heavily on fi...
For investors who have used bridge financing, what made you decide it was the right tool for the situation? Was it speed, a short closing window, another financing issue, or something else?
Had a situation recently with two ground-up construction deals in Nebraska that really showed me how important verifiable experience is. The borrower had legitimate construction experience through a GC company that had completed prior projects, so at first we thought the experience piece would be...
Just left a new build rep meeting in plain city OH, about 40 mins north west of columbus. In general I feel like I've been sleeping on this asset class a bit for my clients. The opportunities especially with their in house lending and warranty, make it a compelling offer for an out of state inves...
I work in construction, and the more I learn about what happens before construction starts, the more I realize how complicated the development process can get. Between entitlements, permitting, different jurisdictions, pre-construction and everything else that can come up, I was curious to see if...
Hi everyone, I’m Spanish and I’m exploring a land-investing model focused on rural Spain, especially Castilla. There are many small rural parcels that are extremely inexpensive compared with U.S. land prices. Some are woodland, former agricultural land, recreational land, or parcels near small vi...
Hello all, I am a new real estate investor with one active and successful rental in inner Portland. I love it, and it's great, but I have wanted to get my hands messier with taking a more distressed property and improving it, and gaining the resulting equity. I am not completely new to this, I ha...