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That will give you a lot more (and better) responses.  

If the builder doesn't add any cash, but puts in his labor, you need to agree up front what his labor is worth, how much he puts in, any limits to what he charges, etc. 

He gave me some options, but yes I would say that I should trust and rely more on his expertise. 

My recommendation is to keep his duplex and refinance others to clear up DTI, how would you recommend?

A general warranty deed generally contains the clause that follows:“Grantor does hereby bind Grantor, Grantor’s heirs, executors, and administrators to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND all and singular the Property, subject to the matters set forth in this General Warranty Deed, unto the said Grantee, his heirs, and assigns, against every person whomsoever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof.”Special Warranty DeedOn the other hand, a special warranty deed provides buyer limited warranties to the defects arising only during the seller’s period of ownership.

One of my mentors put me in connection with a colleague of his who is selling a quarter of his portfolio due to retirement.

We have shaken the trees as much as possible but from the Board of Commissioners, Director of Public Works, Manager of Building Dept to the assigned plan examiner, they have closed ranks on us and given us the boilerplate response of "you're in line, wait your turn."

So I sent letters asking them to move but no response.

DeVon Kennard wrapped up his session with a quote that will resonate with me throughout the remainder of my professional career: "If you want to go fast, go alone.