Hoping to find others in the CAD market to exchange ideas, information and advice with. 

Additionally, if anyone has any ideas on how to find market lease rates and companies or firms that build steel warehouse buildings that would be greatly appreciated as well.Cheers,Mike

I'm excited because it's an opportunity to really flex my understanding of historical decorative arts, but I have a lot of questions too!

Does anyone have any ideas where I should look? 

That will give you an idea of what area you want to pursue further investments. 

So this brings me to what ideas and questions i have: i am looking at a nearby new construction multifamily property (townhouse), where the area/location has great schools and convenient  to many amenities such as shopping and easy access to downtown.Also, this townhouse is a new construction property and should reduce or eliminate  my expense cost for the first couple of years due to warranties.  

Garret, this is a great idea.

@Travis Sperr, has the right idea though.  

I've heard many warnings about dangers of partnering with friends so we're both just tentatively "sharing ideas" before putting pen to paper. 

The idea is to share flip,wholesale , apartment syndication etc deals with our investors ?