For builders & land investors — how do you evaluate zoning + feasibility before buying?

I’m curious how you handle zoning and feasibility before buying land or a teardown.

Do you:

– Call zoning directly?

– Rely on past experience?

– Have someone on your team handle it? ( If so, what’s their process? )

– Just avoid certain parcels altogether?

I work in NC and keep seeing deals die or drag because this step takes way longer than expected, so I’m interested in how others approach it.

Would love to hear what’s worked (or not worked) for you.