Even having enough money to fund the entire project myself or pay back investors out of pocket if the project lasted longer than projected wasn't enough to convince them. 

My wife and I are new to real estate investing but we have discussed our long term and important goals to us and decided last year on a long term hold investment strategy.

Lastly, For the state of VA I only found that I can collect a maximum of two months deposit.

Technically I am not a new member since I signed up with Bigger Pockets last year but since I never introduced myself so I guess I could consider myself new ;-).

You would have to pretty much get a property for free in order to qualify.I have submitted two properties to their underwriters, and both were rejected because of last minute requirements that changed the lending criteria.I paid $2,000 (one year's worth) in order to be able to receive funding.

However on last viewing the ordinance had a lot of catches in it.

Hey Zack,I have been in the Warrenton area for the last 3 years and am currently working investments in the area.

I put one up last week and got about 10 investors that called me looking to buy properties.

@Fredy Juarez bandit signs,Craigslist,Rei meetings, cash buyers who purchase properties in the last  6 months,postlets,

I would love some one with experience to challenge me on my financial model for apartment investing. enjoy the last few great days of summer in Chicago:)