If typical finance avenues don't pan out, always check with credit unions. 

The cash  I put in the building is needed to fund my next project.What are typical terms of construction loans?

It’s typically quite challenging to make the numbers work to cash flow here.

When you get into commercial properties if this size, they are typically owned by a who’s who of tight knit developers in the area.

Vacancy period between tenants is 1-2 weeks and they typically stay 2-3 months.

To be honest I had only maybe 12 followers... when I first started... now i have about 16 :)    12 of which were actually somehow my friends or people I knew... and the other 4... well... just some other typical folks in similar spectrum who are trying to dive into the world of the commercial real estate...What I found quite surprising is that a lot of folks are actually interested in my story...

My concern and probably your's is the transition from a paying job to a job that typically takes months before you build your network and close on your first deal. 

At this point in time, you have all the rights and obligations (and tax benefits) of home ownership) and can claim the typical home-ownership Schedule A deductions on your personal 1040 if you itemize.  

Hello Mark, There is a meetup at the bull n bear in Kenosha typically on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.

Both are great spots, Vis Major is the place where I typically schedule the meetups and in my opinion has some of the best craft beer as well as a really cool atmosphere.I am registered to run/jog on Sunday.Look forward to meeting you!