I've reached out to the gentleman that owns the large PM group in the area to see if he knows of any smaller PM that I can connect with and I also messaged my credit union to find out what my best options would be.

Hi Matt,Madison Plumbing (256-895-0466), J Henry Plumbing (256-585-5483), and Boydstun Plumbing (256-400-9606) are all great options to consider, and they’re within about 30 minutes of Huntsville.

Hi Jonathan,Jay’s Fencing (209-847-3992), Elite Iron Fencing (209-968-6685), and Fletcher Fencing (209-662-8298) are solid options to get bids from and compare.I also offer consulting services to help clients navigate projects like this—whether it’s evaluating bids, ensuring the scope of work is clear, or helping you avoid potential issues during the process.

But that will be your decision and at least you have options.

Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.

Based on what you say, the LLC may be the better option. ...This post does not create a CPA-client relationship.

I would focus on improving your credit and obtaining a more stable income so that conventional financing is an option. 

Creative financing options like seller financing and partnerships can help build a successful portfolio.Good luck!

Free option available too.    

This might give a one-time (non-scalable) boost to cash flow, offer multiple value-add options, and allow the house-hacker peace of mind, via the assumed mortgage, in long-term breakeven or positive cash flow in the event that the value-add plans end up not being executed, and/or the person has to move out, and rent by the room or STR become unavailable for some reason at a future date.