Make sure you talk to a Banker or Loan officer that is well versed in both SE (Self Employed) income and also Non/QM programs.One tip I will give you as a Banker is open up a "Business Checking account" and for the next 12 months pay "Everything" out of that account. 

Similarly, a credit report fee upfront is reasonable, but these can often be avoided as well.

Walls are drywall and don't hold up well to jump kicks. 

The companies that market themselves as "garage door companies" (residential) also almost always do commercial stuff as well, such as what you are looking at.

My education background is in computer science, mathematics and some corporate finance, as well as have some internship experience in the quantitative finance space.

I know investing with family can possibly hurt relationships if things don't go well, so I don't want to make any big mistakes since this is a large amount of my parents inheritance. 

I know for sure that in my area of Texas (well outside of major metro areas), we've seen the cost to build new homes almost double in price. 

Those forms are generally well reviewed by local attorneys in regards to the local jurisdiction regulations.

Or, you'll get so well known that other investors will want to fund your deals.Below is a piece we wrote about how to build your network and search for deals.

I paid it and it was well worth it.