Disclaimer: While I’m a licensed attorney, I’m not your attorney.

There is no way these are licensed and insured contractors. 

Quote from @Jim Miller: I hold a Florida real estate license.

I recommend saving money to enroll in real estate licensing classes and to take the licensing exams.

I would just point out that you must make clear you are selling the interest to purchase, cannot advertise the underlying real estate (as that would require a license).

If a licensed Architect is necessary, that could be the disconnect if your first "Architect" was not licensed.

Our team includes a dedicated realtor, and we will soon have a licensed contractor on board.

Hopefully, you've approved a bid they submitted, so the cost is fixed - unless they can document the need for acceptable change orders.If they are charging hourly, then, yes, they may be able to charge you more the longer it takes.Keep in mind, your PMC is unlikely to have an exterminator and other licensed contractors on staff.

NMLS Consumer Access is a fully searchable website that allows the public to view information concerning state-licensed companies, branches, and individuals licensed and registered through NMLS.

Are you licensed in Texas or are these off market properties ?