Looking To Learn About Real Estate Development

[David Battle]

I'm looking to learn about real estate development from commercial to residential projects. I'll be moving to the Tampa, Florida area and would like to shadow and be mentored by someone who has experience in the field. I'm currently learning about real investing but development is my ultimate goal.

[John Blackman]

For your first one, I would highly suggest hiring a builder and paying them to build your project.  Watch the checkbook and the project.  Drive the schedule, and the feedback will be a learning experience.  Learn from someone who has already done it and knows how.  New construction is very capital intensive, so mistakes can be costly.  It can also be very lucrative.