I know, years ago when I was checking out their system, it was an application and not web-based and I believe that it still is to this day.

It also takes web forms and can make leads from them.

is there a web site (perhaps via biggerpockets here online?) 

Magazine or similar.

I have some web development skills, though I am most passionate about health & fitness, and languages. 

Massachusetts has a web site for evictions from all 6 housing court districts that we all should be using.

You'll see a tab where you can enter these web services.

brokers" and "wannabees" ...First there are the "wannabees" who are searching the web boards like Bigger Pockets desperately looking for potential clients and declaring they are private lenders who can do deals but as soon as you make your request they are in touch in ever how many real Private Lenders they can find that will listen,  Then they get you "hooked" with a  "LOW" false fee and 2% to 4% promise they will lend you money. 

He directed me to City Planning and land development web site and several links to drill down.Land Development Code User Guide, Guide to the Base Zones of the Draft Official Zoning Map Community Panning Land Use.Pre-Application ReviewCan you recommend any initial questions I can pose to the City planner?

Look no further than every real estate investor on this web site how many of them aren't involved in the daily running of their real estate business?