You invest money with a professional real estate investor who is basically doing (A) above and he raises money from others to buy and manage deals.

For $25K, you could probably find a loan, low-rate credit card, or something similar.

Raising the tent a lot will likely not cover these losses for the first year, but you may be better off long term.

$100 gift cards for $70 at Vancouver wa Costco for Miller paint.

Private owners are more generous with giving back security deposits, are less likely to raise rent, and free furniture is free furniture!

EB5 cost a lot of money to set up takes time etc.. and the only reason your investor do that is to get a automatic green card and they will already know of this if that is their motivation. 

I’m guessing just your all in actual building costs would be at least $150/sf.You’ll likely have a very difficult time raising money for this and you’ll have a Big problem if your costs start to exceed your funding.Of course there is risk on this also.

Also, try to find a building that will appreciate whether due to an improving city, raising rents or renovations so you can refi out of the fha loan and save paying the PMI.

This will allow me to spend more time raising my beautiful children.

You're going to have a hell of a time raising private money with no experience, no team, and buying out of state at that.