I can't speak for any other Lenders, but my outfit would not have any issues with this. 

I don’t know any wholesalers or wholesaling outfits that would allow an inspection clause.  

So,  if you are serious and have some experience, you can probably cut a few years off your business development trajectory, and save more than the $15-$20K fee by retaining this outfit.

The real estate outfit I met with out of state says that they have California investors, and they tell a different story.

If i am not mistaken, your lender is private money, some developer or contractor, that  will absolutely get their money out of the project even if you loose money...But, I appreciate your willingness to stick to your guns, it's the hallmark of big wins AND big losses.If/when you can pull it off a few times, you should think about syndication, as I would gladly put money with an outfit that can get it done for sub $200 per sq. ft on a consistent basis, in a major metro, during this level of inflation.Seriously, best of luck and I hope you prove them/me all wrong and get it done.

It seems like everyone wants to get into the wholesale market since it's the new "get rich quick with no money" racket and the better deals seem to be landing in the more experienced outfits hands.Most of my clients have been looking in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek and Muskegon markets due to the lower price points and better rents/vs/sale price ratios.   

I know the whole mentoring space is full of charlatans and "those who can't, teach," but I've done my due diligence and this outfit has legitimate results, so I'm comfortable moving ahead.What I'm struggling with is if I actually want to own or be responsible for a large apartment complex.

The cost and work to furnish, decorate, and outfit a unit with the necessities to be used as an STR would only make sense if you think this flip is in serious trouble and likely won't sell for quite a long time.

I can always go with a larger outfit, but that’s more overhead that come at higher costs.

I'm fortunate to have a great, skilled outfit that handles those things for me.