Did you try a local CU or bank for a construction to permanent loan?

For example over the last four to five years a lot of people went out and bought STRs thinking it was going to be a great investment only to find out that the numbers did not work a year later and needed to try to use it as a LTR to make ends meet. 

I got a rehab loan for a flip from a friend for 9%, no draws, and got all the cash upfront to finish the project.

You can play with it and build up a 3d walkthrough.

For a land strategy, going 40 miles out from a large city center and buying plots has always interested me.

Where would you find a good mentor to fund the emd and down.

Sent you a PM! 

@Krista Lancedo you work with a CPA? 

My 2 cents.RandyThis is a good take.

Yes, there are a ton of good meetups around Worcester.