The Market Context:The area I’m working in is not a large metro but a poorer region where issues like food insecurity affect 14–20% of the population.

https://natlawreview.com/article/texas-federal-court-issues-nationwide-injunction-against-enforcement-corporate“We note this is a preliminary injunction, and we urge reporting companies to pay attention for additional updates and proceedings in this and other cases which could modify or change this order.”

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I kind of gave up on Stessa, just do not have the time to deal with ongoing computer issues and constantly not being able to communicate with a company.

I’ve found weekly check-ins and a shared project tracker to be lifesavers, helping you spot delays before they become major issues.

I invest locally and invest out of state, and the main issue for most is the shiny diamond syndrome providing you the reasons why investing (insert area here) is the best place. 

@Marcus Auerbach the issue and objection is Federal overreach. 

The worst lenders I have dealt with are the ones with underwriters in one time zone and origination department in another, branch manager in another that don’t communicate well with each other and end up over-promising while not being able to deliver.

, lack of fence above bricks is a safety issue (is it up to code?).

Also price is irrelevant if you dont have a good team and a good contractor who you communicate  well with.