But there are too many red flags for me to invest with their company. 

Any GC that does not work like this is a huge Red Flag and you should run away.2) Also any experienced GC should have theur own state-legal contract that spells out terms clearly and protects both of you.

Even you got hung up on the HELOC red herring.

Because that can be a red flag.  

Watching some of these videos and finding lots of red flags like that which beginners wouldn’t catch but experienced folks will know is b.s.

The ones who bought cheaper properties trying to fix up had mixed results with one getting hustled by a contractor and definitely going into the red.

Most agencies are slow to process paperwork, have a lot of bureaucratic red tape, and it is difficult to get them to respond to inquiries.

I definitely ended up passing on this "deal" based on the red flags.

Wouldn’t call it a red flag. 

I'm looking forward into developing my roots in the community!