I also have a background in software, having founded and sold the majority of my software company in 2014.

You can try Rhino or Qira, but these are ventured back companies. 

They mentioned that the family member began debt consolidation 20 months ago, the way debt consolidation works the company lets it go into collections I am concerned that if the person files for bankruptcy.Even just one of 3 family member file a bankruptcy 7, can they stay 3 to 5 months without paying rent?

My business partner owns a roofing company but has weak credit and more limited cash flow.An LLC is a common choice for partnerships since it protects personal assets and simplifies tax management.

They tend to have less experience, less knowledge, fewer resources, and are more likely to be crooked than a large company that's been around for 30 years.

However, bc of the losses, mortgage companies don't want to touch me when I am fully able to pay the mortgage.

I'm looking to identify a builder with the following characteristics:1) Eager to grow his/her company and reputation in the market2) Has produced at least five high quality builds in Arizona which are at least 4K sq ft  3) Has proven track record of completing builds in a timely manner4) Personal capital to allocate to projects (optional, but ideal)Please reach out to me if you or someone you know might fit these criteria. are you set that you want luxury?

I would definitely reach out to several brokerages within the area that could better facilitate as the middleman when Insurance Companies do reach out. 

I'm happy to refer you to a company that helped setup mine.

If you are focusing more on turnkey's then I'd suggest partnering with one of the investment companies so you can buy a property that's been completely renovated and that has a resident already in place.