Not even sure where to start?

Do you know where to start or whom to contact for this type of loan?

Don't forget we're talking about a startup plan and for this member, he was already stating Baytown as an "upcoming" area because of his own research or information withheld, because it is not a bad area to start your portfolio.

With that being said, I’d love to have professional input on getting started in the multifamily / apartment real estate world.

Almost any competent QI can help start a 1031 exchange within that timeframe. 

I always think that's a great place to start when looking to invest out of state.I also agree with what most said - design, amenities and furnishings will drive revenue.

From being in the industry for a long time I have the contact's and the knowledge to help anyone get from start to finish on their investment here in San Diego.

Many companies will do notes or bonds that are unsecured debt against company as they don’t want to pin it to every asset which is not uncommon - but when they take on additional debt that is secured and/or start to incur massive losses that’s when it gets hairy.

Want to start charging rent.

You could start with  a passive investment to learn while you earn.Apartments and storage facilities are two vastly different niches.