And the list for who to avoid would be awesome too, I have my own very small list (Howard Hanna) to avoid. 

That is not true and there is upside to your build or conversion, just needs to be well planned and good execution by the investor. 

Both programs are document intensive, but if you have a team that understands the programs and requirements, if executed properly those loan programs are amazing!

The Spintax feature is also a cool and necessary feature but I have seen this executed much better in other softwares. 

This thorough investigation helps identify potential red flags and ensures that the sponsor has the resources and expertise to execute the project successfully.Financial AnalysisExamine the sponsor's financial statements, funding sources, and capital structure to evaluate their financial health and stability.

.), fail to execute contracts with vendors, use uninsured and unlicensed vendors, fail to be added as additional insured (likely don't even know the difference between being a certificate holder and being added as additional insured).   

Sometimes the eviction goes bad because the buyer/tenant answers the complaint and shows up with badly executed CFD agreements.Looking forward what others in KS have to say about CFD foreclosure.

I've done extensive research on the topic and have the resources to execute, I am looking for advice from someone who has done this before and can assist with the correct steps. 

Reminds me of an attorney I knew who thought the solution was to have an executed warranty deed held by himself UNRECORDED.  

In reality, besides maybe public sewer capacity, nothing I list isn't able to be overcome, but it could get very costly.You will want to talk to with a GC and potentially the building department directly to understand any issues that may keep you from executing on this plan.