Could these waits be mitigated by going the hard/private money route?

I may not even go the partnership route but I am interested in just learning about all the options I have. 

Whether you spend time networking, reading books, watching videos or connecting on bigger pockets or if you spend cash hiring a mentor, maybe partnering up with or doing free intern work for a real estate investor; whichever route you decide to go investing in yourself is one of the best investments you can make. 

I don't think you have to go that route nor would I necessary suggest that in DFW. 

Also, a few private lenders or hard money lenders might have some more creative terms for multifamily, especially if you're open to considering that route.

If my business owner bank statements did not gain me an approval, I was going to go the hard money route.

Murrells Inlet, in my opinion, is the better strategic route but you need to check out both and vet themselves for your risk tolerance.

If you go this route, make sure there is a very very very wide spread because it's so high risk and easy to lose.

I would go that route if I was looking to invest!

I decided not to go that route and start looking for a good PM in Kansas City to buy some cash flow houses through and manage.