You don't know that.When I hire a contractor I expect them to pull permits.

What exactly happened with your contractor that went sideways? 

What if partner A brings down payment and partner B will act as the contractor but not do any of the work themselves.

I have spent the past 12 months as an independant contractor and wish to finance a project.

I’m closing on my second deal, a duplex that’s going to take about 9-12 months to comeplete (I’m doing the work with some sub contractors but mostly myself) at this point after that is done, I will be out of money, even before it’s finished I’ll have to raise some capital to finish it, but it should cash flow conservatively $600 a month.

Contractor is suggesting laminate sheet goods for entire floor. 

One place that will soon become a rental market heaven is an area around Johnstown/ New Albany where a huge Intel plant is under construction with plans for thousands of employees, not to mention the contractors there now. 

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it" 

I also explained to them multiple times, I save money by being both the contractor and investor on my projects.

Looking for in country contacts banks, agents, contractors, recommended areas, etc to prep for a productive visit.