@Ryan Horne , I'll add one more thing that can get you a loan - having an amazing deal.If you are bringing me a property with tight numbers, one unexpected thing - and there's always at least one unexpected thing - can blow your budget out of the water.If you bring me a deal with a giant spread - and can back up the spread with real numbers - I'm far more likely to lend on it, because even with one giant unexpected thing, you can probably turn a profit, stay in business, and most importantly, pay me back.

You've found an amazing resource for somebody in your position who wants to invest in real estate.

I am lucky that I am married to a woman that has been saving money for about 25 years.  

The tenants have been amazing so far!

@Jon GrahamCongrats on some amazing work!

Given your lack of experience and your desire to build it as a investment, I would be amazed if you find a bank willing to loan on the project, its just too risky for them.Also, have you even checked if your local city/county/state would allow that?

There are some Small Business Administration loan programs designed for woman-owned businesses.  

I absolutely want someone to walk through the house and see the amazing things!

They have an amazing structure that I'm proud to be a part of.

We buy foreclosures and it is amazing the amount of crap is left.