Maybe they are offering financing because no traditional lender will lend on the building. 

No need to go through all that work, expense and permits for gas (unless the utility or state is offering a grant). 

Was just about ready to pull the trigger on one of the many courses that are offered out there, particularly Pace Morby’s, but after reading several posts full of reactions to the question “should I join and pay for a course?”

Would appreciate advice and even offers for partnership in this project maybe from someone experienced.

Would love to add a mentor to guide us through the first deal, we can offer all of the sweat equity and our network that will help fundraise the deal! 

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.

I am trying to brainstorm ways to partner locally with someone in or around Indianapolis, to offer "boots on the ground" as this is what I do and where my passion is already.

Can you guys please offer me some expert guidance when it comes to evaluating finished basement square footage in my comp analysis in North Carolina?

Large apartment complexes flooded the market with inventory and are offering crazy incentives and amenities that crush the small landlord which can make finding a tenant challenging and often for less than market rent. 

They will look at the ENTIRE cost of the project and calculate what they can offer you in loan amount.