Your property's market is defined by the surrounding RR tracks. 

Your thinking on the right track imo...

The minute it ceases to be self supporting and making your goal it's a failure until you get it back on track.  

They're not going to show up to your project, hop out of a Cadillac dressed in track suits with Louisville sluggersUnless its a friend or relative who doesn't know any better, most private/hard money lenders are going to require some due diligence on the project before funding it, especially if you're new. 

@Rosston Smith, copy the 1%, tracking on that. 

does anyone on here know of any programs that can be purchased online to help manage keeping track of due payments on rentals, or programs to help with real estate management in general!

In my (admittedly limited) experience speaking to these types of lenders, you typically need to have great liquidity/net worth and a track record before they will do much for you.

Maybe you can track them down through social media or find a relative to reach them.

I had to track one heir down that was actually doing time in the fed.

These investors may be able to provide you with the names of contractors and vendors who have proven track records of providing quality work at competitive prices.Another option is to research contractors and vendors online and read reviews and ratings from previous customers.