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. 

Id recommend getting comfortable with the terms.Some books that are helpful (not totally MF focused)-Confessions of a Real Estate Entreprenuer (Perspective of an investor, how they think, how they take risks and how they learn)-Am I Being Too Subtle (Mindset, managed risk, opportunity spotting)-Zeckendorf - Autobiography (Relationships, risk taking, deal structure, development)-BP Rental Property InvestingI'd also recommend going to Lowe's, Home Depot, Habitat for Humanity to build your brain around materials, costs, quality and history of materials (even if you're not the one doing the work).Lastly, once you've conceptualized the asset class itself and general understanding of deal structure / operating structure...look into some news articles and trends in MF.

Newark continues to show new development.

The DST gives you this option, while 1031 does not.2) Direct up to 80% of the funds to an LLC and partner with the trust for a business purpose such as purchasing investment real estate, loan business, buy into a business or develop investment RE at your own timing (all capital gains tax deferred, without having to follow any timing guidelines.)3) The DST can save a failed 1031 exchange.

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!

Capital doesn’t move like that unless people believe in the long-term future of a place.That’s the context for what we’re building.Most developments try to add cabins near something interesting.We’re focused on creating a true climbing village—something that feels like it belongs there.

If the economics don't work or if you risk getting whipsawed by one owner with scale, no amount of enticement can make a bad investment perform good. agreed.. developments that are 100% rentals unless there is strong controls on the front yards IE HOA type situation. they can look pretty ratty in a few years. 

Yes, as I said in my prior post (which I made as a hard money lender myself) ...develop relationships with hard money lenders--especially those who are/were long-time landlords and house flippers themselves and who thoroughly understand the types of projects you want to do because they've done those projects themselves--so that you have lenders who will make the loan without requiring any money down, without cash reserves, and without written scopes of work.

Buyer who wants to develop later (more on this below)Would love feedback on which buyer type actually takes interest in properties like this.Rental Scenarios I Ran (rough draft)These are just examples of what I’ve seen in Englewood with similar setups:ScenarioEst.

You’re essentially describing an appreciation-first, developer-tailwind strategy, and yes, some investors do this intentionally, but it needs very clear guardrails.