Developing Houses investing

4 Years Wholesaling, Team of My Own, Ready to Pivot Into Development. Where Do I Start?

Hey BP community,

Quick intro. I've been wholesaling real estate for 4 years now, based in Reading, PA. Along the way I built out a full team, and we've worked land, multifamily, single-family, and distressed properties. I love the deal finding hustle, but for a while now, development has had my attention in a way wholesaling never did.

I'm at the point where I want to make the jump, but before I spend money on courses or programs, I want to hear from people who are actually doing this.

If you were starting fresh in development today, knowing what you know now:

What's the first move you'd make to get your foot in the door?

How did you structure funding on your first project? (I keep hearing about "100% funding" deals. How realistic is that for a first timer, and what does it actually take to land one?)

Is there a specific role (GC, project manager, acquisitions) you'd try to learn under first?

Worth paying for courses/mentorship, or is real world experience and networking the better teacher?

I'm not looking for a shortcut. I've built a business from nothing before and I'm willing to put the work in again. I just want to learn from people who've actually done it before I start throwing money at it.

If you're a developer, or you made a similar jump from wholesaling/flipping into development, I'd genuinely love to hear your story. Drop a comment or shoot me a DM, happy to connect.

Thanks in advance,

Jewell