@Robert Gorra - I've had a similar experience where I've had a really hard time with getting GC's to even give me an estimate, and the few that have have been way overpriced (ie, they want me to put in $20k of cabinets in a budget flip) or have had their prices go up by about 40% and still not give me a firm price when I try to nail down the scope of work.

I’m a real estate investor and the owner of a fairly large property management firm here in Texas.

I don't know a single broker who would allow an agent to wholesale while hanging their license at their firm. 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

As a retired CPA, I saw plenty of tax returns by these firms that clearly were done poorly. 

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

- Good source to find reputable and experienced small multifamily builders once we firm up a specific market?

My team personally has pivoted to more local affordable housing with local and county grants and incentives and we'll leave the more complex LIHTC deals to the big firms.  

I can't speak to the fund or firm itself, but I found Javier to be an upstanding guy.

@Enrique Toledo  If the seller is firm at 10% down, you can always get a personal loan for that 10%.