The goal is to become a developer building affordable housing!

The more I dig in, the more I realize how much nuance there is in this asset class — and how little high‑quality information exists compared to multifamily, self‑storage, or MHPs.I’ve learned a lot from operators who are willing to share what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and I’d love to connect with more people who are actively running parks, developing them, or expanding portfolios.If you’re an RV park owner, operator, or someone who’s built one from scratch, I’d appreciate the chance to compare notes.

But if they're looking for a quick in-and-out development, sewer is probably a must-have.What's the seller asking and have you pulled any recent land comps in that specific stretch?

I am a developer in South Florida. 

Developing land is super risky, so just make sure you are checking everything that needs to be checked with the right consultants. 

I stepped back to focus on my professional development and technical expertise. 

Find ways to keep in touch with your database systematically.If you get discouraged by someone not being qualified on the first call, your expectations are not aligned with this business. 

Great topic — ground-up projects can produce strong margins, but execution risk is where many investors get caught off guard.From the builder/developer side, the biggest challenges we consistently see are:1️⃣ Site Work UnknownsFill, compaction, drainage, and soil conditions can shift budgets quickly — especially in markets where lot conditions vary significantly.2️⃣ Utilities & Impact FeesWater/sewer access, well/septic requirements, and local impact fees are often underestimated during underwriting.3️⃣ Environmental FactorsProtected species, wetlands, and flood elevation requirements can affect both timelines and build costs.4️⃣ Permit TimelinesApproval periods — particularly when civil or environmental reviews are involved — can extend holding costs beyond initial projections.5️⃣ Builder Execution CapacityProject success often comes down to the operator’s systems, trade relationships, and cycle times — not just the numbers on paper.Because of these hurdles, we’re seeing more investors lean toward ready-to-build projects — where feasibility, plans, and permitting are already in progress or completed — as a way to reduce entitlement risk and shorten timelines.Ground-up can be extremely rewarding, but the upfront diligence and execution planning are what ultimately determine outcomes.Always happy to compare notes with other investors and builders working through similar projects.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I am considering embarking on development of a new product to help self-managers, and I wanted to take a very informal survey on a few questions. 1. 

When you reach out, be specific about how you can help developers and flippers (driving for dollars, running comps, calling leads, coordinating contractors, project photos, basic spreadsheets, etc.) and commit to a consistent schedule so you’re an asset, not a distraction.Good luck!