Sounds like either some of the information provided may have been exaggerated or changed, or possibly you could have been dealing with an identity theft situation as well.

Water from the well has sediments and water forms a yellow lining in toilet.

Hard money is lending based on the hard asset and it doesn't speak well when the project is mid-process and now more money is needed to be able to finish it.

this works well if the tenant is a national user or multi unit operator who has built these buildings many times. 

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.

Hi Ella, welcome aboard,Your post about your real estate ambitions, encompassing the purchase, renovation, and sale of properties, as well as the ownership of Airbnb rentals, is indeed an exciting endeavor.

MD/VA licensees are common, having a WV license as well as the other 2 isnt that common in the area.

I was fortunate enough to live in Detroit for several years, so I was able to establish a network before moving back to California.

More than likely you would need to give up around 70-80% of equity and own a minority - some deals would allows you to buy it back at a set price as well. 

There is a ton of info on this site, as well as a meet up that others have mentioned.