In the past year we've been through the ringer financially due to bad contractors, deal promises, and generally just being new to the game.

Are there other options that could be better for a construction to perm loan (not through a traditional bank)???

@Wells H. you can spend DAYS driving through Detroit!

I try sending a video or doing a live video walk-through with them so they can get a better idea of the layout, condition, neighborhood, etc.2.

Stayed afloat (barely) through the pandemic with NY properties so i've seen it all at this point. 

Would love to add a mentor to guide us through the first deal, we can offer all of the sweat equity and our network that will help fundraise the deal! 

I've read J Scott's Books on flipping and gone through the Youtube rabbit hole but I feel like I'm missing a piece.

I invest with PPR and other income funds through my IRAs.

It WILL always be like smashing through a wall with your head as fists as the hammer, you will "get bloody", it will hurt, it will exhaust you, it will test you to your breaking point and beyond.

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.