Your best bet is if you continue with the new build partner up with a reputable builder and learn.

Consequently, it could hinder your ability to refinance individual properties within the portfolio.

Knowing what I don't know I hired a reputable civil engineering firm to handle my site plan.

Currently about to remodel one side of our duplex from a 2 bed/2 bath to a 3 bed/2 bath with upgraded mini split ductless HVAC system.We've been doing real estate investing for over 10 years and I'm close to finishing developing a land lording class for local landlords to learn from my mistakes of 10 years and similar to the BP mentality ensure landlords are raising the bar to push the less than reputable landlords out as we feel our tenants deserve better! 

Do I purchase it in the name of the LLC and then quit claim it to the Trust, and, if so, are there any consequences?

There probably won’t be any unintended consequences like California raising minimum wage for only chain restaurant workers to $20 per hour while all others are $15. 😀  

@Austin Bright Goosehead has a reputation.

Poor work and poor service get called out publicly, for example right here on Bigger Pockets, and reputation drives business.So, contrary to your statement, myself and my colleagues have tremendous incentives to provide excellent service and protect our reputation.

Here’s an article that goes into more detail on this.So how do you make sure you are choosing a reputable, qualified and experienced cost segregation firm?

Look for lenders with competitive interest rates, favorable terms, and a good reputation for customer service.