IME (in my experience), you would charge a fee (say 50-100 basis points) to the banks/investors, often times based on the either the commitments or the outstanding balance of the fund. 

It’s such a big leap of trust, and unfortunately, there are agents who don’t always live up to what you need in this process.An out-of-state investment can be daunting, and it’s so important to have someone in your corner who truly understands your financial goals and is committed to building a relationship beyond just getting to the closing table.

SRA might be an enhancement since the perpetrator committed a crime in the name of their deity? 

Your best path is to work through your contingencies, provide loan commitment asap and then ask the seller.

I will happily foot the bill for supplies so they aren't out any money out of pocket, but with the prevalence of contractor-stole-my-money stories, it makes it hard to fork over an upfront fee.

Flipping houses can be more lucrative but also involves more work and risk.Time commitment: How much time can you dedicate to managing your investments?

If you don't have the additional mental bandwidth, can't deal with stress in healthful way or do not have much time to commit atleast 14 months of focus then do not build.

They basically are requesting private lending for their rehabs, say 35k, with a promise of a 60% roi in ~50 days with a committed buyer the ARV.

What is the best way to find good general contractors (reasonably priced, delivers on time, committed to quality) ?

It’s inspiring to see your commitment to learning and helping others grow as entrepreneurs and investors.I’m sure many of us here, including myself, will appreciate your insights and advice on scaling businesses and navigating the real estate world.