The plan is to demo the existing structure and build a new 9-unit apartment + retail building.

(Link below to website).They are wine processors, as in the industrial side of wine making and a big player in the state. 

I am a newbie to real estate and am looking to gain knowledge on the industry.

Who are the best real estate mentors in the industry and what have been your experiences with mentors? 

I feel id be better served to arm myself with the best chance for success by beginning with first educating myself on the basic's of the industry's vocabulary / basic strategy's through reading a few books.

@Jose Bordes funding renovation in arrears (reimbursed) is 100% industry standard.

Ultimately, as long as you are following the expert guidance of your CPA (who is an expert in your specific industry) and doing what best serves your needs to fulfill your vision of what you want your business to be for YOU, I would argue you are in a great place in the bookkeeping/tax realm.

I'm mostly buying cheap, fixing up to retail ready and selling as turnkeys in the Kansas City area so let me know if anyone is interested in looking at some inventory.

Sadly the industrial plants along the Tn.

I possess 20 years of successful sales experience and eager to use my skills to learn this industry.