Planning on RV10

Hi everyone, Am planning on embarking on building an RV 10. Would like to
hear from those who are building an RV10 or have built one. Questions:
1. Can I order / start with the empennage kit initially and then order other
kits as I move along?
2. How do you guys finance these planes? Is financing available for the
entire project or can I borrow piece meal? I do have the 10 or 20
downpayment.
3. Is Quick build worth it or the standard kit?
4. Is there anybody in the Indianapolis area I can meet and talk to.
I guess this will do initially.
I own and fly a Cessna 172M and plan on flying it while building the RV.
I am sorry if my questions are too basic. I do possess more than basic
mechanical skills.
Thanks for any and all encouraging replies.
MR