Getting permits after a variance depending on jurisdiction for multifamily for projects I have done has typically been 6-18 months.

Excited to embark on a new journey!

It would be ideal to start here for a hands on approach, but honestly, if the deal is good, I'd take it in any profitable market.

I know that almost every lender has a due on sale clause but are there any who look the other way as long as payments are made?

Your spouse, partner, friends, or family are not on board with real estate investing.

Quote from @Ryan Rocchi: We are trying to decide on a property management software for our company.

I am working on a product that will help small-medium size landlords launch and maintain Internet presence at a small monthly cost without spending big budget on custom development.It will include: SEO, custom domain, direct syncing with your property management software, syncing with QB. 

By trap I mean either you get into a house that isn't what it was proposed to be or you get in bed with people (your network) that do not have your best interest at heart and are feeding you lines of bs as they never come through for you. 

Sadly, it’s sat on the market too long and I’m looking to get creative with bringing the attention of many buyers looking for a good deal on a property (online auction or something else with tons of attention??)

I want information on this also.