Again, that's my opinion, but then layer in the fact that builders are building at a pace that is far less than necessary to keep up with new families and homes.

To start you may have to do everything but eventually you will want to build a business not a job that relies on your physical labor.  

Get rid of debt, build a budget, and save.

Most build goals based upon the long term strategy, but buy based upon their short term strategy (cash flow).Since there isnt a politically correct way to say this, I will be a bit blunt.  

Smart buildings equipped with IoT devices can enhance operational efficiency and tenant experiences.

And if you really thought it was a dangerous tree you might want to get something to prove it before it falls down (evaluation from a tree company, etc) and send it to them certified to the address on record with the county for the owners.  

I’m eager to learn first hand the wholesale process - finding properties, building a buyers list, ins and outs of contracts and networking with agents, flippers and investors.

If I have a ground up build I paid cash for, can I use a DSCR loan to take a mortgage out on that house to build a rental home on a lot we have next door?

What do you consider a small apartment building 4 units or 20 units?  

I read how easy it is for scam artist to file fake papers with the county court clerk in order to foreclosure on properties.