I want to start developing apartments - who should I be talking to right now?

[Matt Sears]

I want to build my first apartment/condo building/complex and then continue doing that as my career. I currently have very little of my own money to put into a deal (<$50k), however, I know half of my town and expect that I could raise the required capital from investors. I currently live in Richmond, KY and the town is growing quickly, so I think it makes sense to plan to do the first project in Richmond.

If you were me, who would you be talking to right now and what questions would you be asking?

My Background
I have worked for a few years as a construction manager and a few years as a civil engineer, and I got my PhD in civil engineering by studying construction productivity. I have mostly worked on industrial projects, but some commercial. I have also been a landlord for over a decade and I've been studying real estate like it's my job for several years now. Learning is my greatest strength and I'm certain that I can figure this out if I can find the right people to work with.