Either for guidance and/or to exchange deals- You also want to network with the various tradesmen you'll encounter with your projects, like contractors, home inspectors, title companies, investor friendly realtors, hard money lenders (especially until you gain access to private money).

If not, I'm available for a private conversation to discuss your strategies and current situation.Cheers!

Some markets do well for private rooms and you can use services like Everbooked and airdna to get a better idea on what your market is producing.

@Doug W. buying stock in a private startup company typically offers the potential for a return upon the company achieving a liquidity event.

What are some of the factors I should take into consideration when choosing between a Government loan or a Private conventional loan? 

These are the rates from a large bank and a private mortgage loan company.Love to hear any of your feedback. 

Broker, direct mail etc.Direct marketing / cold calling is always a good bet, in the commercial world if you get a hold of a building owner in a principle-to-principle setting you can generally have some good conversations and suss out if there is an opportunity or not. 

Build it on excel is the best bet... you can adjust it for use in the future

Your best bet would be to do a tear off of the existing roof, inspect the wood planking for rot then re shingle it.

Great way to pass wealth to heirs, however, especially if you don't need to take distributions before your own dead end ;)I'm guessing I can find a local portfolio lender or private money for non-recourse loans with good terms if I look hard enough.