EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I think you may be happily surprised while still being in compliance.

This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.

Next, and you may be surprised, what hobbies and other interests are important?   

I would find that surprising for L-ville though.

If it's not and you've profitably developed land like this before, then by all means DIY.Yes, the MM will make some type of money on the deal, but I wouldn't be surprised if the 5-6 developers only work with MM as they're not interested in teaching a landowner how to develop land. 

In the case of a damaged roof, replacement cost insurance would pay for a new roof, regardless of its age.The right combination of coverage and policy type can safeguard your home and investments from costly surprises.

Matt Motil Cleveland Private MoneySEC Charges "Cash Flow King" Podcast Host Matthew Motil with $11 Million Ponzi Scheme surprised Prisco does not show up either. 

Given the technological world we live in today, it surprising to me that it still works.  

The thing is there was a lot of appreciation in 2021 and parts of 2022.Real estate didn't appreciate(in general) much from Summer 2022 to start of 2024.In general, the investment, while lagging behind the stock market return, is not a bad investment.You got 10% cash on cash return in year 1 and 8% cash on cash return in year 2.It was negative in year 3 but that is okay if you beleive it to be around 10% going forward.A lot of investors are starving for cash-flowing deals so I am surprised these properties didn't appreciate much.