Land Development & Subdivision

Land developers can make $50,000-$300,000+ per project subdividing and developing land.

Completing 1-3 developments annually generates $200,000-$1,500,000+ depending on project size.

In 2025, buying raw land, obtaining approvals, subdividing, installing infrastructure, and selling lots to builders provides substantial profits.

Process involves identifying land in growth paths, evaluating feasibility (zoning, utilities, environmental), acquiring land at $10,000-$50,000 per eventual lot, obtaining subdivision approvals (6-18 months), installing infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, electricity - $25,000-$75,000 per lot), and selling finished lots to builders ($75,000-$200,000+ per lot depending on market).

Successful developers understand zoning and entitlements, navigate government approval processes, manage infrastructure installation, build relationships with builders and Realtors, and select growth markets carefully.

Highest risk: entitlement denials, unexpected development costs, market downturns during development.

Requires significant capital ($500K-$2M+ for small subdivisions).

Can start smaller with lot splits (dividing single lots into 2-3 lots) requiring less capital and time.

Most complex and capital-intensive real estate investing.