It's simple to install over a flat floor.  

He's a major hard money lender in town and has a fairly simple process to get quick funding.

Real estate investing clubs - If you do a simple google search you should come up with a few options for local REI clubs depending on your area.2.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Again simple google search will expose this. 

My family was an investor in a Corporate Housing designated complex and it turned out to be very profitable.

Work directly with on-site Construction Project Manager to insure project construction is per plans and specifications from start to finishProvide supervision of sub-contractors on project siteAssist to ensure construction activities move according to pre-determined scheduleCommunicate effectively with SubcontractorsDaily inspections and presence on project siteIdentify any project design and construction issues and bring to management team.Oversee and report progress of project against project plan scheduleCoordination with Construction Project Manager, all necessary work flow schedules and monitoring of same to insure all deadlines are metInform Management Team of work progress and of all significant matters relating to the projectDevelop strategies to promote efficient and cost-effective work practicesAbility to step into and perform duties on an existing under construction multi-family project.Recommendations will be required.Thank you,Anat

It's easiest in terms of needing less capital upfront to get the business going, but it's certainly not a simple business.

You can use financing too but if you want to keep it simple paying cash is fine. 

I'd hate for you to spend thousands on a simple paperwork drill but I also dont want to you to get in over your head.Good luck