Another option would be working with private lenders to see if they're open to your idea should you need additional funding. 

In addition to other tax strategies like a cost segregation study on the fully rented out house.

Additionally, there are Facebook groups where you can find some decent help, but there has to be quite a bit more due diligence and vetting with any and all contractors.

In addition to being illegal, if we had not caught this, (thanks Diogo!)

You can EASILY pass several million to your heirs tax free and avoid at least a $1M in taxes if you spend anywhere near 20 years investing in real estate. 

How much will you spend in repairs on a 1920's house with renters ? 

There is some additional information that wasn't mentioned in your post above which sheds a different light on the situation.  1.

Pay attention to the duration.DM me if you want additional thoughts.Jeff

In addition to that, platforms like HomeAdvisor or Angi are great for finding vetted professionals, and local builders associations or the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce may have directories or recommendations. 

If you want to add it to places like affordablehousing.com then that gives you more exposure.