Now I'm selling using word of mouth as there is a network of investors friends/family are spreading the word to.

Kyle  You can find advice here, passive pockets and there are plenty of podcasts out there talking real estate.

rates are high, prices are high, good PMs and contractors are booked up and busy, and it's very tough to find good deals. 

Are there other options that could be better for a construction to perm loan (not through a traditional bank)???

There are towns that are not too far where there could be some options for you, but I would start going to real estate investor meetups and pair that with books and podcasts.

I've also heard that traveling nurses are good mid term occupants, so try reaching out there. 

Get a feel from them to find out what kind of fee they could get you.Are there any event planners in Amarillo? 

So I've been wanting too go out a network with investors and loaners/lenders but I don't know if their is any events that is real estate and commercial real estate investing based events in DC, does anyone know any events in the DMV that is good too join?

Any chance you can pull second position?

There are several factors that affected my decision, the first being the rising condo fees.