Contractor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2026 · 6 posts · 1 vote
Hello everyone!
My name is Michael and I am a new licensed builder and developer moving to Arizona in the fall/winter and trying to start getting involved in the Arizona market before I move and looking to build my network and connect with as many investors, lenders, agents, land owners, and other builders as possible.
My goal is to start acquiring and developing residential properties and custom spec home projects.
If you're in Arizona or investing there, I would love to connect. Always interested in learning from others and exploring potential opportunities and/or partnerships.
Flipper/Rehabber · Fresno, CA · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 4 votes
1mo
Hey Michael, congrats on the license and the move to AZ! I'm Robert with Backflip — we fund investors and builders nationwide, including new construction and spec home projects. Happy to be a resource as you build your network out there before the move. Welcome aboard!
Investor · Wichita, KS · Member since 2024 · 25 posts · 7 votes
4w
Hi Michael, Congrats on getting your GC license! I'm working toward my GC license to build spec homes here in Wichita. Just send a connection invite, I'd be interested to hear what lending options you find that work best for ground up construction. I also own CPP Structural and help builders and investors with drafting services. I can provide general drafting services nationwide, and full structural drawings in Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. Let me know how I can help!
Investor · Lexington, SC · Member since 2018 · 779 posts · 501 votes
3w
Welcome, Michael. Since you are entering a new market as both a builder and future owner, I would narrow the first phase to one or two submarkets and learn the full development path before pursuing volume. Track finished-lot pricing, entitlement timelines, utility access, impact fees, site-work risk, achievable resale values, and how much new inventory is already planned. That will help you distinguish a good construction opportunity from land that only looks inexpensive. Which Arizona submarket and project size are you currently studying most closely?
Hey Michael, I recently started attending the AZREIA Fix n Flip Meet-up. You can find it on google but it's the last Wednesday of every month, great spot to meet people. Feel free to shoot me a message.