I’ll bet if Peace has a forum there’s people talking about BP and being negative “what they’re teaching takes so long!!”

Quote from @Arvand Sabetian: Does your lease state you're providing internet for the tenants?

I'm 25k out of pocket for permits and clearing.I bet the pre-permitted 10 contiguous lots on the river would appraise for at least 150k.Am i being overly optimistic?

Even at $60,000 a unit - that is a $1.2 million deal... and realistically I bet they will be over $100,000 each... all just a guess... but when you get into these price points and you are "new to real estate" as your title in your post suggests - I think you are probably getting in over your head for a first deal.  

My acknowledgement of investors seeming happy was based on internet discovery. 

Whether your statements are true or false, whether we have evidence to support or deny a claim, it will never be something blasted on the internet.

I want to share with others that I called the Attorney for D32 today and she stated that the storms knocked out the internet and the offices but it was not a reason for any delay on the return of deposits. 

To me, if you aren't at least maintaining 0 cash flow, you're betting too much on appreciation to the investment work. 

To gain investor confidence, ensure the investment property numbers are real, use the most common contract forms in your state (versus a 2 or 3-page) internet/guru contract form) with appropriate addenda, or an attorney-drafted form and attorney-drafted assignment agreement.

I think you're best bet for private money is going to be to network at the meetups (Red Stick REI, RING) and on FB/here.