Check with your QI as I'd have to imagine they handle this specific question quite frequently.

This frequently is a case of overly optimistic investors looking at a deal from a best case scenario.

No different than an office visit you pay for at a doctors office, our expertise and education in the trades is a value to most sensible investors.If basic principles are applied during pre-construction, 9 times out of 10 everyone will walk away feeling good and most importantly with profits earned.

I am just starting as mentioned above and while I am educating myself with the vast amount of books and online content, I thought, why not just come right out and ask about this.

I thought to forgo the single family homes but I think it would be too large of a jump to go to large apartment buildings, unless someone could educate me otherwise. 

@James Borin welcome to BP, you will,find a wealth of information here, the podcast are also very educational and entertaining. 

I am very new to this; I'm learning, but very overwhelmed.I have an education and a stable job (but there are no promises in life).

Just a slight correction, in Arizona you cannot take online RE courses for your pre-license education requirement, courses have to be "in-classroom." 

In your situation, I'd be making sure anything you buy doesn't directly affect your educational processes, but always remember, it's a business, and any business needs attention - even your Property manager will require a portion of your time (maybe 30-60 minutes per month) - answering emails regarding maintenance, querying invoices, etc!

I am super excited to learn more about real estate in order to make educated decisions in the future.Best regards,Jason