I feel you can be a little more creative with private lenders, like seller finance, but I would like to build a list of exit strategies, as they are the most important aspect of a project proposal. 

Let's just say I am about to make a big choice in my career, and it's a little scary.I just wanted to highlight the possibility of "moonlighting" fora few years; in other words, a W2 job doesn't stop you from getting your feet wet with REI...The most important aspect many new investors overlook is knowing their WHY.

Can some experienced investors with apartment buildings help me clearly understand the financing aspect of purchasing an apartment building.

Learn every aspect of real estate - it will benefit you with many, many dividends in the future.Also...

I realize I still will need to pay the depreciation recapture.https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/home-ownership/tax-aspects-of-home-ownership-selling-a-home/L6tbMe3DyHow can I qualify for a reduced exclusion?

The name of your website is probably the most Unimportant aspect of your business.....to actually make deals. 

Plus, you can put your BAH to the monthly mortgage instead of tossing it away in rent.However, you are right in one aspect.  

Move to a more capitalistic scientific approach, that is more of a Texan way of doing things.  

In my position, I source deals, underwrite them, make offers, and handle all aspects of due diligence till close. 

While there are many different aspects of an exchange, they are much simpler than you CPA believes them to be.