I currently have property with 1 acre and we are planning on building townhomes on it, but not sure how to get started.

Being upfront with clients and highlighting your strengths—like your market knowledge and dedication—can help minimize the impact of transportation issues.If you're concerned about the costs, maybe focus on building a client base close to home, where transportation won't be as big of an issue.

Before I buy my first property, I’m curious to talk with a financial advisor to ensure I’m in a good spot and figure out the most tax efficient way to pull together a down payment.

If you're looking to invest OOS, I would focus on growing relationships and building your core 4.

In the year Ive owned the building I received one check. 

There's no correct answer as lender's/investors change their guidelines/price so much that one month one lender can be the best at DSCR in price and guidelines, then the next month have changed guidelines and worst price.In the non-qm world I think relationship building is important.

Another thing to note is that the land bank has a ton of cheap property but they are not worth investing in even though it may look enticing because they can be much "Cheaper" but the ROI is not there unless your a heavy cash investor with a ton of experience basically building from almost nothing.

I am interested in building my wealth and need a great agent with amazing resources that can help me get the ball rolling. 

As long as the total of whatever you purchase is equal to or greater than the net sale of your old property you'll defer all tax.  

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.