Have you taken the time to search AirBNB and VRBO in those specific areas to see how many STRs are operating?

What does the process look like from start to finish? 

Quote from @Jaren Taylor: Quote from @Chris Mason: If you have the ability to market and raise money, then you secure the down payment, and do the normal commercial mortgage process. 

Unfortunately, one of my Apts had to have all the pipes replaced and at the time the retired plumber went with copper. 

I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

If I were 19, I’d work for a multifamily developer or an big time investor.

It’s likely the GC will subcontract the concrete work to a specialist while they focus on managing the permitting process and ensuring everything is done to code—especially if there are ADA requirements involved for the ramp.Let me know if you need help navigating the process or any tips for working with contractors.

I highly suspect you folks have never ever been through any kind of civil business litigation and have no clue how expensive and time consuming it can be..

Its doable, I've done it many times.