Disney themed rooms go a long, working with an interior designer will help a lot.

5 - Architect/ designers?

I work with Neu Real Estate Group, and we focus on new construction duplexes designed specifically for rental returns.

In markets like Indianapolis, you can find new construction duplexes with solid rental returns at a much lower price point, often in the $400k range or lower, with better cash flow than many coastal markets.I work with Neu Real Estate Group, and we specialize in new construction duplexes for investors, specifically designed to maximize rental income.

You may have an amazing gift from Uncle Sam.

5  - Architect/ designers?

answer to #4: Speeding things up to do more deals every year, i'd say begin looking into partnering on deals with friends or family who perhaps have yet to purchase a property so they can use an fha 3.5% down or 5% down conventional loan, you gift them a portion of the downpayment for a % of equity in the property.

I currently have 130 units going through entitlements and have 150 more in design. 

Also was wondering if anyone knows a solid design team that is priced fairly, and how I can find a solid handyman in the area. 

However after talking to my lender, he said that we would not be able to use my fathers "gift" to purchase an investment property.