I always wanted to pursue an entrepreneurial route and didn't believe I needed to go $30,000 into debt to get a piece of paper to do so.

Two weeks after graduating I was in escrow on a 5,000 square foot piece of dirt a block from the beach with the intent of building three homes on it fashioned after the typology one my teachers and mentor, Brett Farrow had pioneered here in San Diego.

I found a duplex that required minimal work that allowed me to rent the property quickly.Depending on your experiences with rehabs, it might be better to start with something that doesn't require a ton of work so you can focus on learning the landlording business, developing relationships with contractors, so when you're ready to do a full rehab you have the pieces in place.

Mechanic's liens are more complicated than just filing a piece of paper.Is the contractor licensed?

Why would anyone buy or lease this piece of land for any purpose?

I feel like I am starting to get an idea of how to calculate all this information but yet still feel like I am missing out so many key pieces.

It is looking like I am still missing some key pieces but this is all a learning experience.

I'd try to negotiate in the deal, that I'd get the 1st option to buy the partial, which I could monetize by bringing another investor looking to buy a short term cash flow deal (I don't expect everyone to understand this note investing strategy) for a piece of the note, for a fee, or selling it, at a lower interest rate than what I've negotiated.Thoughts?

I got a promotional code #BuildiumRP02 that is good for 2 free months for every 1 year you pay in advance.  

He needs to have connections with other trades in the area, vendors, etc.Last piece of advice, make this person get all supplies, materials in his or her name, not yours.