Another thing is not to rush I was in a rush to jump into RE but I'm glad I did it's all a learning process on what not to do for next one. 

Working with a reputable team can ease the process.

Whenever possible I attend the inspection and follow the inspector as he conducts the inspection and ask him questions during the process.

Not only is it a costly and hasselsome process to establish such, but at end it's an association of 4. 

The seller is out of state and even visited the project a few times to check on the progress which I think helped him feel good about the whole deal as well. technology made the whole process a lot easier in the interim.

I am currently in the process of identifying land for a purpose-built residential assisted living and memory care facility in Houston, TX.

In the process of analyzing deals, I reached out a property manager for his fees.

Some states are easier than others; however, it is important to understand the process and laws of owning properties in another foreign state.

You'll find much greater difference in $$$$$ by refining your location/rehab/vacancy strategies instead of worrying about "how much it costs to borrow money" in this environment.Nearly all of my clients are more concerned with a simple and headache-free funding process, than the "lowest rate."

I know that you do a great job smoothing out any "rough spots" in the lending process, so that certainly helps when the deal starts to go sideways...