Did they require you blueprints and plans be reviewed and made to conform to their standards?

Review Borrower profile. 

Every PM I've met has at least several bad reviews, but I'm hoping this helps. 

I would pay one of them to review the full details of the transaction and give you a road map of how to proceed before going any further.

As lenders, well issue a prequal/preapproval letter if we've analyzed your income, assets (bank and brokerage statements to establish that you have the liquidity to afford the down payment, closing costs, and reserves), review credit of the guarantors, review the relevant experience to ensure that we're not throwing our money away on newbies that are wandering around in the dark, and have put together a reasonable plan of attack for the project.

outcomes are on you, the investor.you may want to review these threads to see what others experiences were.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...

They take weeks reviewing things and won't call you or tell you when they have reviewed things so you are constantly calling and then waiting for them to find your file.

They provide real-time access to credit reports from major bureaus—Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax—without affecting the consumer's credit score.Setup Process:Application Submission: Complete a formal application through Soft Pull Solutions.Documentation: Provide necessary documents, such as proof of business operations and compliance with legal requirements.Website Review: Undergo a review of your business website to verify services and permissible purposes for pulling credit reports.Onsite Inspection: An inspection of your business premises may be conducted to ensure secure handling of credit information.This process ensures compliance with legal standards and typically takes a few days to complete.

Just call a local title company, find one with good reviews, and ask them to give you an idea of the fees. 

You really don't need any up front cash other than having an attorney review your contracts