I am going to get into this game really soon.

An individual that we had engaged on a small gutter project and been involved during the purchase of the truck - I had the outlook as essentially functioning as the 'capital provider' and going in together on a business - as he had gutter and exterior maintenance experience.Let's just say it was a bust.I'm not always the easiest person to get along with, but on two separate (and important, and close together occasions) I was essentially stood up by this 'soon to be partner.' 

A better idea for funding deals is to learn about how to attract and engage private lenders.

The Act bans any other person from engaging in these activities unless they are "salesperson."

Since I have a full time job, I anyway wanted to engage a management company (and also be actively involved on the value add side). 

Thank you for your replies and engagement!

Attract and engage some private lenders and you'll have more funds to do deals than you can find deals to fund.

If this is the case, he may have to release his permit before you are able to engage another GC.

Again, personal opinion on my end, but my priorities when thinking about a niche:What engages my interest the most?

I'd always seek the advice of a CPA and attorney before engaging in such matters.