though yes, the 'roofing co' is correct in one of the sentences your used.She/they are past resolving the roof leaks at this point. 

Even if I was the senior lender for one of the new developments, in a downside scenario I wouldn't know what to do with the land / the half-finished or finished (but unsale-able for whatever reason) inventory.Therefore - I don't want to invest / make a loan in the development JV itself - I would rather make a loan at the parent-co level where there is collateral in the form of completed properties that are generating rental cash flow - they do have mortgages on them. 

Although you might want to explore the possibility of having a cosigner help you with the loan.

Super easy.Eastern CT Savings Bank, CTFigure 80% on a rental, not in LLC Finance of America, 95% CLTV, second home only, 680 FICO, not TXFirstBank CO and AZ 75% LTVFirst Florida Credit Union FLFirst CommonwealthFirst Midwest, IL up to 90% Chicago areaFirst Tech Federal.

Are there ways for me to keep up with what's going on in Mansfield while here in Colorado?

After paying the city for a rental license and CO inspection and now a lead inspection, I’m wondering if I should pass these costs onto my tenants or is this just consider these cost that I pay for my business.

I don't need anyone to speak for me, to jump to my defense, or co-sign anything I say. 

Hello,I am currently located in the Denver, Colorado area, looking to start doing some fix and flips to generate some extra income and eventually transition to a full time real estate investor. 

Property in Colorado?

Many people in your position consider speaking with potential partners and co-signers.The co-op/condo market offers more options within your price range.