We also lost an Amazon.com distribution center about 5 years ago. 

I have literally seen a Ph.D. get minimum wage, since she was not licensed, and wanted to muck about worrying about what website to click "next next next done" on without reading any of the content, she probably lost $30k because she was worried about where to click a "next" button.

Trying to also build a team of people to work with as well.

They are a perfect team for someone wanting to get into small multifamily deals.  

If you end up with a lot of equity in the property on a lease option, your “landlord” will not be on your team.

amazing topic here , i lost at property that i have under contract the other day cause i dittin have at gap funding or private money , was about 66k on profit to be make ; now i am also looking to attend to meet up to build network and meet people in that area so this don t  happen again , was my very first deal  and first offer i decide i am very good with number i can spot good deal in 10 minutes

.)- Pick a market to invest- Find a team (realtor/Lender/Contractor/etc.)- Start analyzing properties- make some offersHope that helps. 

Just want to know where I stand and also start building a team.

There are pros and cons for this approach and yes the Contractor and Architect would be on the same team and work in tandem.  

That wealth lost over time = more than the interest you paid on the credit cards.