@Brandon Yuan make sure to visit the Texas PUC site too for guidance on implementation.

But the contracting businesses get 1/3 down at contract signing . 1/3 when we start on site , and final upon completion . 

3) Do you have any experience on auction sites for foreclosed homes? 

One site says you are limited to 5% while another says 10%.

A few other resources that offer funding opportunties for blighted and/or brownfield site renovations are MPCA, Kansas State Technical Assistance to Brownfields, DEED, LISC.

I have looked into multiple "Angel Investor" sites (invstr.com, pitchbook, askforfunding) as our company is growing and we need to secure funding before we turn loans away.

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

Also, you are able to purchase upto 100 mile radius from your job site.

My name is Chris and I am a site super for a gc in North and Central Florida.

Broke down the doors and stole all of my mechanicals + material on-site (resulting in ~$30K worth of damage)I just had a contractor walkthrough and talk to neighbors and apparently there is now a homeless man who has been sleeping upstairs (he wasn't present, however bedding was present).