I have 3 associates / relatives that would be doing my renovations, as I would be finding, analyzing, and purchasing the deals. 

I'd really like to get a great team in place for long term relations and reliability prior to.

If you’re exploring financing strategies or want to discuss how to structure deals for your goals, I’d be happy to contribute where I can.Looking forward to seeing your journey unfold!

well, there are gurus and wannabes that's for sure, but if everyone did some research they could figure that out and get the right people to guide them.

This is an absolute no brainer. 

Best of luck 👍🏻 @Justin This is almost perfect advice but you do need 3.5% down with an FHA mortgage.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-podcast-262...The info in this podcast addresses financing

My name is Shelly, and I’m excited to be part of this forum.

i strongly disagree with this. 

basically if anyone has any tips when it comes to researching plots of land in order to make the right purchase i would greatly appreciate it get with a realtor. we underwrite land at no more than 10% of after built value. in our market we build under the average new build value which is about 515k. we like to be around 420-450k and smaller footprint about 1500 sq ft with attached garages. we build close to urban core where everyone wants to live and net migrations match up. but suburban is fine. if you give more context I can help but in most markets land is a buyers market. most people aren't looking at it or buying it.