As this was prior to the internet as we now know it we had no support group.

I reported 19K on line 13.

Most 4/2 houses in the area are renting for approximately $2200 and offer washer, dryer, and internet (which I think the builder provided for all new houses in that community).

@John Davis be sure to check out all the city landlord requirements.Michigan also has an online Landlord-Tenant Handbook that is awesome source of info.Lastly, be sure to join the RPOA investor's group in Grand Rapids.

I've partnered with several contractors over the years (before I got my own license) and it is very normal for the contractor to be paid for materials and labor, even if they are doing the build "at cost"It's complicated and as other have stated, you've gotten yourself in too big of a mess to be sorted out by some people on an internet forum. 

You want to talk to friends and family on this, I don't know anyone who would see this on the Internet and be like, yeah, this sounds like exactly what I am looking to do with my money.

Then you'll need to find land, acquire it, find a spec home buyer and set up meetings to design plans or buy a set online with mods.

Many of these platforms integrate directly with QuickBooks Online, which I use for my clients.

Did you factor in utilities, internet, etc.?

Looking for free or cheap paperwork online is not the route to take.