Add into the equation the cost of materials and it makes sense that builders are finding ways to cut overall build costs and one of those ways is to buy land cheaper. 

Hey there @Ramy Mosbah - For us as a general contractor here in Chicago the most obvious use case is marketing and social media.We like to use AI as a starting point because it can general content so quickly then we refine it to make it better and better.We also use it to help us build email sequences and stories.

I have two units in two different buildings.

I also sold full ones with residents for some friends of mine and it was very difficult for most buyers to purchase as operators tend be regular folks nurses etc difficult to operate as a business owning a few. 

Which makes it difficult for positive cash flow.

One of the biggest mistakes I encountered in years doing remodels and builds was when a customer wanted to do their own painting to 'save a few bucks'.It was a disaster - every. single. time.A pro painter is a huge plus to the finish fit and feel of any project, they are just too good.

Learning what I can though it has been difficult.

Reminds me of a saying my friend always says when a deal fall through, "It's just a house, they build em everyday."

I would focus on consistent, steady income and building an amazing credit history.

Check those two lists against all of the lists and articles you have been reading to see where the closest crossover is.That is how you find a competitive advantage.If you build an out-of-state funnel with everyone you just met, you will not have a competitive advantage.Number 1 above gives you a personal, geographic advantage.