Gaining valuable insights into the local market.Always consider that Jackson County has a LOT of variability in KC proper and then uniques submarkets of LS, BS, Independence, Raytown, Grandview, etc all with their own local city governments, rules and regulations, each with their own uniques submarkets of their own...Happy to chat and share my knowledge and experience.2.

The primary risks at this point would be       1) to your lender, the risk of a margin call.       2) To you; underestimating the true cost of a project and cost overruns      3) To you; legal risk of securities regulations if you partner looses money. 

It is maybe a couple hundred dollars to join and you can attend numerous classes and meetings.

So on numerous occasions, I have expressed my concerns about staying within my budget.Now on top of this, the property manager let the pipes freeze and they leaked and the boiler also cracked which I was told to file an insurance claim.

Build a strong team, prioritize cash flow, and take the time to understand the local market and regulations, especially for development projects.

BUT know your jurisdiction's regulation on screening.

So you missing that investors are well compensated for the risk associated with the various policies/regulations. 

You would be surprised how much Wayfair marks stuff up, and that a lot of things that are marketed as unique are sold by numerous retailers. 

As for Alexandria specifically in terms of regulations don't take advice from a public forum - look up the laws yourself and make sure you understand them.

Mounting shelves, a TV, or other large items that requires screws, bolts, or anchors should be regulated by the landlord and charged to the tenant.