You ask them what their terms are beforehand also and get it in writing.

. - NM is poised for significant appreciation in the long run. 

@Gaya Ben Simon, a quick gauge I use for contractors is their payment terms.

Talk to the tenant and see what lease term they are interested in.

I've had NO interest in it, not even to inquire about when it will be furnished.My question is this: Do I take Section 8 or a lower rent for a year or so, and break even (the long term rent I could get would have me break even)?

The tenants may be picky too because blinds can a little long for the window if you don't have standard size windows. 

@Cameron GoeddeKind of depends on what you want to do and what your long term plan is. 

We primarily do short-term, but also do mid-term and long-term!

The only contact information I had left was Terrance Burner's and when I reached out to him, it started a month's long conversation of me basically begging him to do what they said they would do.

Construction loans are short-term, covering your building costs for up to a year.