I didn't do anything special - reached out to a local credit union that I had to sell on my vision.

@Aaron Mazzrillo You had some serious vision to see the potential in that place...

However if you are brand new to flipping, it is really good at helping you organize your thoughts and visions, and I strongly recommend it.

Hi Garrett,Just off the top of my head, here are some of the steps you might want to take.Seek a construction lender for the job as as well as a lender for when you are stabilized.Find out what the Lender Requirements are for YOU (and your Partners and Co-signers) and for the Project, and work to meet the requirements.Open your dialog with a Lender(s) early on, and keep an eye on interest rates if they flux up you may want to reconsider doing your build.Talk to an Architectural Firm (that has built recently in the area) apartments of the size and type you are wanting.Ask them for some rough (You Spend) figures with timelines on them and see if that matches your Vision for the project (be ready to take out your checkbook for this).If it's a GO, have them recommend a General Contractor for the job (that has built recently in the area) apartments of the size and type you are wanting.If there are tax incentives tied to the project for certain renter classes have your CPA figure that into your projections.Consider any "Dirtwork" (soil engineering for poor soil) or required "Drainage" costs on your chosen site (or shortlist of sites).If it's a GO, tie up legal control of your building site.Note: Big construction can Bite you in a Big way if you have little experience in it.

Business plan- really helped me put the vision I have for my Business on paper and how I plan to get there.

I like your idea of a laundry empire - I have the same vision as most of these businesses appear to be run in a lackluster manner or in a less than optimal way.  

And my partners' vision is to help others with his experience and what he did to get off that path.Any experience that you may have on starting one of these will be of great assistance to me.

Your splitting the profits and dealing with someone else that may not have the same vision as you now or in the future.

Many people would have a different vision of what Eco means.Like you should have composting toilets and full water reclamation.

Real estate is often just the vehicle to get us to a bigger life goal, so make sure you are casting a vision for your company (or yourself) that aligns with your goals.Hope this helps you!