I would love to get a property in the NW DC that is run down, add additional floors and then make it an apartment building.

Beg family and friends to fund it for you.They "might" do it if they see you've learned a lot and your business plan sounds very solid.How do I know this "might" work?

I need more advice
Just now I suddenly had an idea, the land left by the LA fire and SB-9 (SB-9 allows single-family residential lots to be split into two lots)
Is this a good opportunity?

Just wanted to share some notes on my experience with RentRedi. 

You don't always have to incentivize a tenant with a discount to get the tenant to stay, nor keep rents stagnant, but it is good to be aware of the business impact with respect to cost too.

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

Those on other sources of government cash such as disability often may qualify due to overall household income. 

Really depends on what they are looking for as well as long term plans.

I have an accepted offer on a luxury cabin.  

Cash How did you add value to the deal?