I am a fairly new homeowner (less than 2 years) and haven't began my investment property journey yet. 

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

I know these lines of credit are typically variable rate and interest only but when I am buying deals with 20-25% equity that are new construction and cashflow around $500/mo with this loan option, I feel like I have hedged against those risks fairly well.

It's not a fair partnership if you the tap the equity of their property to use together if you aren't brining any capital to the table.

I am a current Senior at Catholic University of America playing Baseball and finishing up ny accounting degree.

We are contractors with different expertise and want to figure out a way that is fair both to get compensated.

the one that broke even was a fix and flip play that the fix happened but the flip did not work. 

I don't think it's the end of the world @Jonathan Greene...if it still helps someone learn something new there is at least some positive.In my opinion, those trolls will get seen for who they really are in the long run, so it is just a short-term play...that I don't know is worth worrying much about.I'd rather someone say, "Here is a question we often get asked as a general contractor: how much does it cost to dig down a Chicago basement?  

As you discover opportunities, continue looking for the longer play!

This is going to keep your bid honest, rather than lazier and keep your cash position stronger. 4) The only time you spend in this, is finding & closing on the quality assets and playing devil's advocates for repair/rehab/fixing costs.