I'm a commercial real estate investor and developer.

You're right that traditional banks often aren't a good fit for this type of horizontal development.

Applying that efficiency mindset to fix-and-flips, new builds, and subdivision development gives you a real edge on both cost control and scalability.Feel free to reach out should you need any help on your REI journey!

from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action 

Should we develop both lots and sell one?

Hopefully your project has moved forward since then.That said, I’ve been in the recovery housing space for nearly a decade and have worked on developing and supporting dozens of sober living homes.

There has been a lot of development activity in my area of Minneapolis-St.

I focus on repositioning multifamily, infill development, and modular short-term rentals, with a deep interest in design, community impact, and long-term wealth creation.I recently completed a full gut renovation of a 6-unit in Camp Washington (Opportunity Zone, 1031 exchange, all-in hold strategy) and am actively sourcing off-market deals through my company, Venture Real Estate Capital.

I'm an agent and investor, but I want to learn more about this kind of development.

Do you buy the parcels as raw land -- which would be expensive to develop, especially if there is no electricity, water, septic system, etc.  -- or developed land?