we just managed to get ong to run all new lines and separate meters for our whole apartment complex at no cost to us. 

Please advise.ThanksMel I'd recommend a local Independent Agency that has access to multiple markets including surplus lines

But, just from your own commentary: $15k to own 32 new construction units is VERY out of line with market.  

But that is another issue I have, finding a buyer AFTER you go binding vs having a buyer lined up first...but that's for another post. 

On-line Auction Foreclosure Website.

We look at lenders (so long as they lend in the asset class you are considering) as an additional line of due diligence (they deeply care about their money and they are likely more sophisticated than you are).

Fortunately lenders are starting to seeing the bigger picture and comp these additions more in-line with multi-family, rather than SFH which it is. 7842 Lasaine Ave, Northridge.

That pace feels pretty good to me...I can get past the "rookie mistake" phase of my career before there is investor money on the line, and I can "fail small" because SFRs and small multifamily doesn't hurt as much as larger properties when things go wrong.Timing had a role, too.

That said, I'm grateful for the alternatives you present--you're keeping the bottom line in mind, so I appreciate your help in exploring options that achieve the bottom line for the investors. 

He has used hard money as well as a line of credit from Chase for his homes.