I imagine some bad apples will do this and charge by the page rather than the complexity, but I'd like to think that the majority operate in good faith.

Contractors & with material that DID NOT come from a box store.Guess who built the apple space ship?

Also important to compare apples to apples.

I had someone message me about my debt fund and was like "not FDIC insured", no kidding - you are comparing apples and oranges and thus their is a risk premium for investing.

First, your return comparison is likely not an apples to apples comparison. 

So we need to compare apples to apples.  

Here are some areas in Texas and Florida that are currently attractive for real estate investment due to economic growth, population increase, and urban development:In Texas:Austin:Reason: It's a tech hub that continues to attract major companies like Tesla, Oracle, and Apple, driving demand for housing.Opportunities: Residential properties, multifamily units, and commercial real estate.Dallas-Fort Worth:Reason: This is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., with a diversified economy and a strong job market.Opportunities: Multifamily developments, long-term rental properties, and flipping projects.Houston:Reason: Known for its oil industry, Houston has diversified its economy into technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.Opportunities: Commercial and industrial real estate investments, as well as residential projects.San Antonio:Reason: It's experiencing continuous infrastructure growth and is more affordable compared to Austin and Dallas.Opportunities: Affordable housing and expanding development projects.In Florida:Orlando:Reason: Orlando’s tourism industry continues to drive growth, alongside its rising status as a tech and medical hub.Opportunities: Short-term rental properties, multifamily developments, and new residential construction.Tampa Bay:Reason: Tampa is experiencing a population boom and is considered one of the best places for job growth in Florida.Opportunities: Waterfront properties, new housing developments, and commercial real estate.Miami:Reason: As an international business hub, Miami is attractive to both investors and high-net-worth individuals looking for luxury real estate.Opportunities: High-end residential and commercial properties, luxury condos, and fix & flip projects.Sarasota:Reason: Known for its beaches and quality of life, Sarasota attracts retirees and families, boosting its real estate market.Opportunities: Residential developments, vacation rentals, and waterfront properties.

To do that however, you need to give them a list of what you are looking to accomplish (assuming you do not yet have any type of plan) and here is why...the scope of work will greatly vary the pricing and you will not be able to have an apples to apples comparison. 

If it did, I would go on linkedin and see what experience they had (for example that apple... company in TX had asset managers who were overseas VA's  - curious how many of those investors knew that and could have spotted a thirty second search would have created a red flag).5.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Jonathan Greene But where else can I purchase my 1% rule properties with booming industries at the forefront of tech, life sciences, great universities and aren’t their rumors  that Amazon, Tesla and Apple are all relocating their HQ’s to Columbus by 2030?