I wanted to know if anyone has some great strategies for using seller financing as a primary revenue-generating strategy or if there's any pit falls I should look out for.

Great idea!

If there Is anyone that can offer their expertise on what options I may have I would greatly appreciate it.

The video above is a great start. 

And others want a big yard for the family and to not be 15 feet away from the house right next to you.Now, that's all fine information.

I know I'm asking for a lot of information, but I've been reading these forums and listening to the podcasts, and this seemed like a great community to bring this to. 

Is there a centralized place/website that one can go to, to be able to see all the relevant metrics that one would need to know before they make a decision on whether it would be a good idea to invest in a particular area or not?

Without knowing more details about the specifics of the project being proposed as it relates to your property, it's hard to say if there are any obvious big red flags that could negatively impact your property's future value.That being said, I would try to find out as much information as possible about the new apartment building's design and layout - the two big things I would try to ascertain would be the location of the garage entrances/exits, as well as the location of any outdoor amenity spaces (pools, terraces, dog runs, etc).  

Or will hiring a PM and reno team be a more realistic avenue for you (especially if you are looking for an area outside of where you are where the RE market may be hotter)After you find the answers to theses questions, I'd hunt down a great agent in your desired area and start searching! 

You're doing great and asking good questions.