The housing development is chaotic, non-linear So, you need a way to help structure, define the work and reduce risk, developers created a process with five (5) stages. Each stage includes tasks, deliverables, and decisions related to the market, site, financing, and your team. The Process can be used for Homeownership and Rental, New, and Rehab projects. Make a list of the skills needed for the Project, Assess your internal capacity staff and board to fill the roles, carry out the approach. Partner, venture, and hire and manage other team members to fill the “gaps” at the appropriate developmental stage.