When it comes to funding Ground Up Construction, what would your ideal financing solution look like?

@Hardy DavisI would find a market where there is more cash flow, and possibly find a partner in that market who can be the boots on the ground.

As the saying goes, you're learning to fly the plane while it's still on the ground.

As an investor and PM in the OKC the advantage of a PM is they're your "boots on the ground" example is performing property inspections, posting notices to quit, ext.... it's extremely difficult to run any rentals out of state without someone there to be your eyes and ears. of course I'm a bit biased in this situation.

bridge, fix and flip and ground up construction 

Koevenig does not have ground up construction experience and would not have been able to get financing if he was properly qualified.

As a result, it is much easier to talk about which areas you may want to avoid.The East side and near the Fair Grounds are commonly considered rougher areas. 

If it was me, and knowing what I now know, I would find a market where I can invest in, be boots on the ground, and learn the business.

I believe they have resources available to help you in situations like this, such as legal advisors.You have to get a grip on your property or this tenant is going to run you into the ground.

They did give out some forms that may come in handy, but the teaching was very broad and not all that detailed (granted, it was only 3 two-hour classes, but you can still cover a lot of ground).