I’ve spent the last few months looking at the technical side of real estate lead generation, specifically from a developer's perspective.In 2026, it feels like the 'Subscription Trap' is tighter than ever.

Quote from @Patrick Berhan: Hey everyone, I’m looking for some perspective from both property owners and fellow property managers, particularly those operating in high-regulation markets like San Francisco.I’ve been tasked with building and operating an in-house smoke/CO & Habitability inspection program for the units under our management.

Build a niche where you help other dentists open their own practices, and you help them develop their offices, ultimately becoming the dental real estate person.Alternatively, you have Starbucks. 

We have never developed a property before though and would be new to the construction loan/financing piece to see it through. 

I have met many just at the Home Depot parking lot or my favorite: in new development subdivisions.

Develop a good relationship with a hard money lender in your area. 

Clearer communications can reduce rollover mistakes, which often lead to unintentional taxable distributions, penalties, or lapses in retirement assets becoming SDIRAs.Source(s):IRS Notice 2026-13. 2) Deadlines & Key Dates Item Who It Affects Date / Timing Plan administrator safe harbor rollover explanations available Employer plans & rollover participants Effective now (Jan. 2026) Good-faith compliance period for Roth catch-up rules Employer plans Through 2026 (with 2027 broad applicability expected) 2026 traditional & Roth IRA contribution deadlines All IRA owners April 15, 2027 Note: Throughout 2026, IRS bulletins and final publications may refine these dates and procedures as additional guidance is released.3) Alternative Asset SpotlightPrivate Equity–Like Exposures in Self-Directed IRAsWhat this strategy looks like:Investors sometimes seek private equity–style returns inside an SDIRA by using vehicles such as: Regulated Alternative Funds (interval, closed-end funds structured under the Investment Company Act) Business development companies (BDCs) Direct minority equity interests in private companies, through permitted structuresThese exposures are not identical to direct startup investing and carry specific structural and regulatory requirements.

Maybe the OP should think about just originating his own 1st position note thats not a tough task at all.

I would develop a relationship with a local real estate lawyer and give them the business.

Try to take over as much tasks as possible.