Greetings all,I have a background in construction engineering and management and I want to take on a role as a GC/Developer/Planner for new construction of a pre-fabricated home property.I'm planning on building multi-unit structures for rent in an urban lot, (I will have to get this lot re-zoned) but for the process of construction, I'm trying to determine which permits I absolutely need to obtain, and which inspections I need to conduct, and how much all of this is going to cost.In other words, I'm having difficulty in determining fact from fiction when it comes to inspections and permits, and distinguishing which ones I absolutely must obtain, and which ones are just "good to have."

We never worry about losing data or accessing the internet to immediately obtain the needed information.  

If you can hope to obtain a 3% response rate and 10% of those will result in a deal you need to send out 333 letters for 1 deal - and starting out you probably will not hit those numbers.  

Some of these loans are attainable the same way a traditional mortgage is obtained and can require a little less in downpayment.  

Would it be smart to have section 8 tenants obtain renter's insurance?

To actually market and tell everyone about your deal you'll need to Register with the SEC for a506(c) status. both are very different in How you obtain the funds.

That has become increasingly difficult to obtain over the years as the yield on REI has trended downward for over a decade. 

The only way I know to avoid brokering services is IF you take title then sell (double close) in which you did not market the property prior to obtaining title, or if you are a principle in the purchase transaction, i.e. the buyer is you and your money partner buyer.

what is a reasonable time frame to give the buyer to obtain the money for the property?

The education I obtained and the great and supportive community!