I'm hesitant to give up my conventional loans on the next cash out refinance for DSCR loans.

I would recommend tuning into Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast and going to local meetups. 

There thinking some clean-up-fairy comes swooping in with a broom, washes the ashes away and then Bob The Builder n all his friends comes hot on the hells, Bing-Bang-Boom all is rebuilt and were singing kumbayas by Christmas.......Reality is it took about 10 years to rebuild post katrina. 

That is a significant amount(on a $500,000 building that comes to $10,000 for 2% or $25,000 for 5%).

basically if anyone has any tips when it comes to researching plots of land in order to make the right purchase i would greatly appreciate it get with a realtor. we underwrite land at no more than 10% of after built value. in our market we build under the average new build value which is about 515k. we like to be around 420-450k and smaller footprint about 1500 sq ft with attached garages. we build close to urban core where everyone wants to live and net migrations match up. but suburban is fine. if you give more context I can help but in most markets land is a buyers market. most people aren't looking at it or buying it. 

Jumping into REI with no capital is not worth the risk.

Analyze the WHY behind your current investors reasoning for not partnering up with you.

As soon as the year membership is up, I'm leaving.

Any tips or advice for getting started?

It is illegal (see below article).