I’m actually working on a project in Brooklyn where we are undertaking this very task.

They will also make web graphics for you and videos.

My wife and I have our IRAs with that same custodian and we really need to start one for our HS age daughter (before people pile in, she's an excellent artist and she gets paid to design a lot of the graphics we use...so she does have earned income).

Hi Mark, understanding everything you listed is part of the due diligence every investor should undertake.

As builders ourselves, I can tell you that teaching someone else the business and taking them through the process is a big undertaking on its own, and it will have a lot of value to you in the future, and you are right, having a reputable builder working with you has real monetary value than many people do not understand. 

@Carlann Mckenna I don't want to be negative but I do want you to be prepared for what you want to undertake.

An individually licensed mortgage loan originator is a higher quality professional who's more knowledgeable which is worth it when as an investor or home buyer you want your mortgage experience for investment or residential properties to be a smooth one and not one you regret undertaking. 

Not sure of your experience level, but this may be a big undertaking for a beginner. 

And in most states, you must be licensed to do work in excess of $600, which will severely limit the scope of a project you can undertake.

I also ended up using my graphic design background to make all the artwork that went on the walls.