Any tips are welcome!

You can definitely do it yourself and learn faster that way.

I won’t be responding to this non-sense anymore. 

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I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. 

its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

I would learn a little bit more about contract law in your state.

I'd link up with some of the awesome agents above like @Eudith Vacio or @Edgar Barbosa and have them guide you through the city and what it has to offer based on your buying criteria.