I feel like a lot of developers lately haev been focusing on townhomes..They just tend to be pricey and hard for the first time home owner to buy. 

Many I have seen have more of a Reward over Risk thought process, get $ quick mindset basically but don't realize the risk, time constantly following up and sleepless nights wondering and waiting all for a small fee. 

Quote from @Kevin Lynch: Greetings,I'm excited to join the BiggerPockets community, though I've been an avid listener of the podcasts for some time now.

I have stopped in Cumberland many times but am not very familiar with different areas within it.  

I think AI will continue to get better with time but robots will never be able to build true trust because they have no feelings. 

You want some time to figure out your operations, get experience, and get good management in place before scaling. 

Where do I begin to learn about the cost associated with the 3 - 6 months of expenses and the inspection process? 

Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

I would also add, a contractor that you can buy materials for and they know how to put them in with little to know direction (reduces the management time of the project).

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.