No money, several ignored calls, texts, and emails.

Why does everyone want to chase strangers – and ignore their own personal network?

Lastly, upon several request to obtain information about the properties they offered, my inquiries were always ignored or told I would receive more information later.

Hi Don,  Excuse the ignorance here. 

Document everything.I just had a guest at a property that I manage ask for a full refund for a stay he booked last minute, ignored paying a pet fee, ignored my request for the pet fee, asked for an early check in.  

Even with private/seller financing, if you're househacking, the lender will still be subject to the ATR rule and ignoring this will cause problems for everyone.

Had your taken the time to see the kind of replies I make, you might have concluded that they are always fact-based and that maybe I'm not a complete ignorant.

Facebook Real Estate Investors groups also should not be ignored:)

If this is a relatively small project, then you can ignore the rest of my post.If we're talking a big project, like at least mid six figures, you will probably need architectural drawings first, and permits. 

Too many investors are looking for a market and ignoring where they may have a competitive advantage.