And I realize there are some major forces at play in massive development projects that are the basis for these stats of less apartments. 

So they are probably not going to bend over backwards for you and will realize quickly if you don't know what you're doing. 

@Michael EhmannThat’s a noble effort and I hate to be cynical but I think it’s ultimately going to be a vane effort .

The problem here isn't bad contractors -- the problem is that once you realized the contractors weren't holding up their end of the bargain, you refused to take control of the problem and solve it.

My ultimate goal is to own rental property.

I realized my podcast app wasn't enabled for data and once I enabled it, Bigger Pockets came up as the first recommendation. 

The first of the Guides is"The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Real Estate Investing"It will help you get a start with this, among other things.

After my analysis, I realized that getting my license was a better fit with a faster way to generate money.One of the events I co-host as a class on Door Knocking this Wednesday: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/60...I discussed the marketing for my Vegas buddy in this thread: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/574...If you ever want to grab coffee, let me know!

I realize that I might have to hold it for up to a year with this type of financing.

Anything you finally realized after dozens upon hundreds of hours pouring over the county clerk, tax collector, and property appraisers sites?