In October and November, the two largest funding rounds went to local tech companies operating in the defense space.

All of the resources you need to buy and operate Section 8 real estate are here on bigger pockets.

This is a good model but doesn't account for a return of the $500k your parents will contribute..For example if the property generates $10k per month with $6k in PITI & operating expenses the proposed return for your parents would be: $2k and $1k for each of the minority partners.

The project was very well received by this small town and it is a fully operational 20-unit, lakefront, property in a wonderfully busy four-season destination.

If you want to build a consistent wholesaling operation there's a good amount of money that has to be spent monthly to get results. 

We also own some multifamily ourselves, so we're both owners/operators and 3rd party property management for other owners

They basically operate like a hotel.

Most lenders who operate in this space protect themselves with yield and portfolio diversification.

Maybe they operate in multiple states and are applying the wrong statutes to your property?

Interestingly enough I've never known anyone who has actually been sued in 40 years of operation.