I would also recommend participating in some of the very useful weekly webinars here on BP.

You must be an active participant in the asset management of the property. 

However, I used to find debtors for a debt collection agency (not proud of that job but I made damn good money) so I know how to find people which is where my skills will come in and hopefully make some good money out of it.

And half the BP community is writing out their congratulations to her.Start doing searches here and see how many long threads you find written by OPs who proudly state, "I LOST IT ALL IN REAL ESTATE!

I am really proud of myself considering its a tough market in my area, especially for rentals (for what I could afford).

That's a tremendous accomplishment and you should be really proud of that! 

Outside of my very first purchase which is a duplex that I house hacked, I a very proud of my first non-owner occupied property.

I assume this is a multi million dollar deal.the builder of course NEEDS YOUR equity to get his loan.. now the good news is if he  can get a loan means he is somewhat to fully qualified.. you can do a participation mortgage in second position calling out for an interest rate and a bonus you just put it right in the note.. or lets say your lot price is 500k.. you simply write your note for 650k plus interest.. this assure you of profit.I would not do this though if you have no means to step in and complete or cash out the first.. nothing is worse than taking over a build project from a builder that failed mid stream

@Delshon Chestnut, there are several experienced CPAs who are active participants on ths forum.

Participating in the forums, attending webinars and reading the books are all great ways to get up to speed - but nothing beats getting out there and talking to like-minded investors.