I’m based in Maryland and work primarily in site feasibility, land development, and structural review for infill and subdivision projects around the Baltimore–DC corridor.

If you want development/investing, stack experience now: join a local sponsor or GC, underwrite 1–2 deals a week, walk sites, and learn entitlements and capital stacks.

The development is over 50 units all being sold to investors as rentals.

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.

"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

I've got an uncle who believes in me and has the capital to back something if I can bring him a good deal, he also has some development expereicner and seems to think letter spamming is the right move.

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?

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