during the 2000s before the crash we got up to about 3 mil a month in lower balance high profit loans and were between 30 to 40 mil out.. we originated all our own loans.. do not trust brokers all my worst deals came from them.. this took about 12 people..

Regardless of the type of lender you work with, building a trusting relationship is crucial.

  #1 rule is not to trust them, but they still have value. 

If you go this route, consider hiring a trusted property manager local to the area who knows the market well.I have personally owned and managed a multifamily property in Illinois and after selling it I said I would never invest in that state again.

I simply went to Wells Fargo (Wachovia at the time) and asked for a trust account so I could hold deposits.

But it’s clear you’re a smart investor who knows the long-term benefits real estate can bring.I keep reminding myself why I stick with real estate: you can make money every month in four different ways:Cash Flow – Passive income to live on.Appreciation – Long-term property value growth.Depreciation – Tax benefits that reduce your taxable income.Tenants Paying Down the Mortgage – Even if you’re paid off now, this is one of the biggest wealth-building tools for leveraged properties.It sounds like your main struggle is the stress of active management—and trust me, you’re not alone.

It's all about building trust and relationships, and in the long run, that will pay off way more than just trying to squezze a specific deal.

You need to connect with people, form trust relationships, learn from others in your area and you'll be surprised how opportunities open up. 

He may know some GCs so I'll reach out- but meantime if you need an inspector you can trust for before, during or after construction, he's a Godsend. 

DOS or more commonly known as Event of default.Alienation of title is an event of default in most all debt instruments not usually located in the Note its in the mortgage  deed of trust etc.And along with other Events of Default  IE non payment of Insurance or tax's or waste these all give the lender the right to Accelerate the note but not the obligation..