I fund investors looking to develop ( mainly SFR developments)  have 3 going just out of WA DC  Toll just closed us out of one last weekthe other two  Toll is buying one and Lennar the other 150 parcel deals each.Would be willing to look at other areas as long as the team is made up of experts like yourself.

Hi everyone,I’m looking for perspective from people who’ve built careers in commercial real estate investing or development.

If you purchase a lot within a development, do you have to use a builder who has been building in that development, or are you free to use any developer of your choice?

It truly is an outdoor paradise with hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, and skiing potential all in one place.Here is what makes it interesting from an investing and development perspective.Affordability: Compared to other mountain towns, land and property are still extremely cheap.

Yeah, this 60 unit development is in a suburb of Oklahoma City, which I like as a metro.

"Developer" STEEVE RAYMOND who solicits investors on this website was exposed on the Chicago ABC News relating to numerous just FRAUD LAWSUITS filed against him by Chicago attorney Ana McNamara, Esq. for taking investor money for supposed building "Rehabs" BELOW IS THE LINK TO THE STORY:McNamara Legal McNamara Legal | Chicago IL

When it comes to structuring a deal, most developers focus on the capital gap — but lenders focus on readiness.Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that deals move faster (and get better terms) when the borrower has a clean due diligence stack ready before approaching mezzanine or bridge lenders.Here’s a quick checklist we use internally before structuring mezzanine capital between $1M–$100M+ :✅ Updated project financials✅ Detailed pro forma with realistic DSCR assumptions✅ Rent roll or trailing 12-month P&L✅ Capital stack breakdown showing senior + subordinate layers✅ Clear exit or refinance planHaving these ready builds lender confidence and speeds up funding timelines.💡 Curious — for those of you who’ve raised mezzanine or bridge capital recently:What’s one document or metric lenders focused on the most during your due diligence?

Needs wetlands and soil samples. rezoning ( what’s the zoning board basically told us it’s a done deal they’re looking for development).  

Over the past several years, I’ve managed and grown a portfolio of rental properties, but I’m now looking to transition into land development and home building.I’m currently seeking a knowledgeable real estate agent in South Carolina (close to Charlotte metro) who can help me identify suitable land opportunities and connect me with the right team of builders and other professionals to bring projects to life.If you have recommendations or know someone with strong experience in land development or new construction, I’d greatly appreciate your input.Thank you in advance for your help and connections.JC

@Jon Ansell Don’t take this the wrong way but if you’re asking these questions you shouldn’t be undertaking ground up development anytime soon.