If you’ve been thinking about building a home, putting up a shop, or buying and selling property — you’ve already learned one thing: it’s not always straightforward. Between county regulations, financing hurdles, contractor delays, and just figuring out where to start, negotiating the commission, negotiating and countering on price... the process can feel overwhelming. That’s why I started this community. For nearly three decades, I’ve been hands-on in real estate — from raw land development and large-scale logging to building residential neighborhoods, ski-condo development, commercial spaces, and custom projects around Sandpoint and Schweitzer Mountain. Along the way, I’ve learned a simple truth: success requires both grit and know-how. This Skool is where I’ll share that know-how. 👉 What you’ll find here: - Practical Guides – Step-by-step advice on everything from septic permits to 1031 exchanges. - Local Insights – How Bonner County rules really work, and what to watch for in planning & zoning. - Real Estate Tips – Whether you’re buying land, listing a property, or just wondering what’s possible. - Building Smarts – How to avoid costly mistakes when working with contractors and suppliers. - Community Q&A – A space for your questions and experiences. North Idaho is unique. It’s wild, it’s beautiful, and it attracts people who want to build something real. But it also demands that you do your homework — and that’s exactly what we’ll do together here. This isn’t theory. It’s the playbook I’ve lived by: what works, what doesn’t, and how to make your vision happen without losing your shirt. Many aspects of buying or selling real estate transcend location... I will help you out there but some require local experts and that is something else I can help you with. So welcome aboard. Introduce yourself in the comments, share what project or dream you’re working on, and let’s get the conversation rolling. – Luke Webster Entrepreneurship in the Wild