And a general contractor would NEVER sign a customers contract 

Used PSI last year, they did a bad job, the snow wasn't even bad last year and with several attempts asking them to do better within the terms of the contract, they still sucked. 

But, this house went under contract in 3 days for $20k over ask, with multiple competing offers, in an area where the average days on the market for newly renovated flips is 100+ days! 

Land Contract.

., loans not secured by real estate, or loans secured by farmland, recreational land, or oil and gas ,mining.  

My first deal looks like it will fall through because the bank doesn't like my work history. (4 months as a union electrician, which the bank considers contract work).

Unless I'm mistaken, the contract between owner/landlord and PadSplit doesn't have a defined monthly rent but a target/goal of monthly income (so it's hard to use that as lease).

Are you actually building the ADU or contracting out? 

He was the one who initially contracted the property and brought us on board as investors.We are deeply invested in this project and are looking for potential partners who can help us realize the vision we had for Corktown.

Careful going outside state lines -- contract for deed is not allowed in Texas.I didn't think COD is illegal in Texas, just perhaps not recommended anymore, because it is difficult to comply with the rules or regulations.