This delay is costing me money every day as my property remains vacant.Additionally, their application process is extremely tedious and discouraging for prospective tenants.

Second, becoming a GC allowed me to quit my day job and go full time building my own projects as I charge my investors to GC the projects, and that allowed me to find more deals and investors much faster as being in/around RE all day every day is very helpful to scale quickly.

The best tip I can give you ask a flipper or a new construction home builder if you can shadow an entire project, maybe run errands for them and deliver supplies to the job.Get on the job every day, best way to learn the process, every municipality is a little different, my experince is from Milwaukee, I would have to learn a lot, even if it were close by like Chicago.

These type opportunities do not occur every day.

Despite being remote, I felt confined to my desk every day with little mobility, and the heavy emphasis on commission made it a rollercoaster experience.During a recent trip to the States (I'm Canadian), I had a realization.

In addition, Pittsburgh, PA is a similar market and has a very low barrier of entry.I work here in Pittsburgh as an agent working directly with investors every day.

I estimate construction costs, create plan sheets, and project manage for my every day job.

In my area Section 8 is not seen as a positive solution for landlords but rather as a cop out for providing strong solutions to every day renters.

I know that :)   I have great credit 740+ FICO, a few flips under my belt and this current project isn't complicated ($110k purchase price, $20k rehab for cosmetic fixes).They pulled credit before my term sheet was issued :(   90% LTV on purchase / 100% LTV on rehab  (What they sent:  65% LTV on purchase / 100% Rehab)Rates starting at 7.49% for 12 mos  (What they sent: 10.49% + 2.75% Loan Orig)We have a tight close date and I have to call the Account Executive everyday to find out what the status of the loan is, term sheet, etc..I'm not sure if I will use them for this project as I have already received 90% LTV for purchase and rehab, 9.49%, 12 mos, 1% loan orig, from another source but I wanted to try them as I heard many good things about them from other investors. 

No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.