Direct lenders are:KiaviConventusLima oneLoan one Iron BridgeSeattle funding this will get you started. 

I could save a whole lot of cash mowing my own grass, ironing my shirts, painting the kitchen, organizing my garage, and changing my own oil.

I guess I could regain possession of the unit but I am the owner so it is quite ironic to spend so much to get back what you are supposed you own....I also own properties in Dallas and I have evicted a few tenant there before.

Ironically it was proposition 1a, the proposition system being the very mechanism for "informed" citizens decide important policies

I have also had a house burn down, which ironically enough saved me about 5K as the land had good value but the house was a tear down and it reduced the demo cost I had to pay (no I did not start the fire!)

Ironically, in line with your interest in Galveston, I am about halfway through constructing a beach home there (Beachside Village), which I plan to use as an STR / vacation rental.

I'd say it's mainly the plumbing, the infamous "stack" and the cast iron drain lines and the galvanized water lines behind the walls.

Ironic. 

But ironically, and unfortunately for those that need it most, any guidance we provide brings the risk of backfire when accountability is questionable.

Ironically, it normally takes more work than you are doing right now because you have to keep your day job, build a team, find an area to invest, vet vendors, fill out mortgage applications, put in offers, analyze deals, etc...