And thats why Texas has such strong laws against LO  etc. 

You can get all the networking you desire locally (REIA's) and at your local Church (Men's groups).Quite a business model though...if they have 1000+ members paying $700/mo...well, you do the math!

I just financed a 3 unit investment property for a local investor that has a few properties here.

Your local county/city has most likely adopted the international building code as most do.  

would you still create the single LLCs in OH (the state where the flip is in) or open one in my state of residence and JV with the local LLC ?  

As also mentioned, there is the local jurisdiction who is overseeing the permits and inspecting the work as well.

I’m working with local investors who are snapping up everything they can get their hands on, and honestly, I can’t blame them.

We pay payroll taxes and workers comp, we comply with state and federal laws regarding work place safety, PTO, vacation, labor laws et al.

Have you considered dropping by one of your local REIA meetings to see what lenders your peers are using?

They moved in and within 24 hours sent the following letter (names have been changed): "Hi Dawn and Brian,Sindy and I are frustrated, disappointed, and really struggling with the idea of moving forward with the move into your home.We realize this is the first time you have rented a property to someone, and may not be aware of the responsibilities that landlords have, and want to inform you that there are habitability issues with the home that are quite literally against the law, pursuant to Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability Law, CRS §§ 38-12-501 et seq.