Out of these areas, Franklinton and Linden are seeing some of the most development.

Over-capitalizing early can kill otherwise solid developments. 

Private lenders, JV partners, or small funds will look more at the deal structure and projected absorption rate.Build-to-rent or temporary cashflow is tough with raw land.Most developers accept that horizontal development doesn’t cashflow until lots sell.

No first timers, hobbyists, or anyone we haven’t gotten to know and developed a relationship with.

Your competitive advantage or the competitive advantage you want to develop (money, time, experience, skills, etc.) should be the guiding light to tell you where to invest. 

On top of that, the appreciation upside is strong due to all the development happening, and Ohio is very landlord friendly, making it easier for out-of-state investors to manage risk.

Knowing the market would be better to help gauge, but is the main city expanding, pushing into and past this area, how much new development is going on to increase local prices?

However what was most unusual about Bokuden was that later in life he developed the philosophy that there was more merit in avoiding conflict than there was in being victorious in a fight.

There are nice new home developments up by Fletcher and Elgin.

I also remember different developments were "FHA" approved.