Keep in mind I am a new investor looking for guidance but I have a general idea of what I am going to do and have already been approved for financing.  

Generally speaking, if you don't mind the slightly higher interest rate, relative to a comparable 15 yr product, this is the most advantageous financing option in this rate environment. 

RealtyShares - https://www.realtyshares.com/ - generally focus on mid-market (<$50 million) commercial properties, often for value-add situations involving property upgrades or operational improvements.

In general, our first year returns for financed purchases range between about 17-20% including cash flow and loan paydown, and go up from there as tenants pay more and more principle each year.

Cap rates depend on property class, location, and general market conditions.

I’m happy to help answer any questions you may have about VA Loans and real estate investing in general. 

I’m wanting learn more about apartment investing and leveling up my life in general.

That generally ended their sales pitch fairly quickly. 😉 Again, the only thing I wish I'd made more of a priority was accessing that equity while in an easier position to do so from a banks perspective.

I am a general contractor that runs a company specializing in remodels in central Florida from Daytona Beach to Orlando and everywhere in between.

I am partnering with a General Contractor with strong connections to local subs.