Of course buying HUDs is an option but be choosy because you may find a GREAT house in a not so great area.BANK and ESPECIALLY local Credit Union foreclosures are a dream, as owner occupied you can negotiate repairs, new wood flooring, HVAC units can be installed and cost added to the purchase price banks will add New Appliance packages and even BLINDS for all the windows.  

Samuel,In my mind it boils down to the level of service that you expect from whoever you bring in.

I also have personal accounts through USAA (great service, no fees) and Capital One 360 (great rates).We ended up using Farmers and Merchants Bank.

All parties were aware of that, meaning they knew I was the buyer and buyer agent who would be paid for my services as the agent.

However, I been in construction, sub-contractor, in particular, flooring and remodeling for 16 years.

I think I could be of service to you.

In fact, I talked to a guy with a gravel (well, more like dirt, sand and gravel parking lot) and I was shocked he was replacing flooring with about every tenant.

I used 2 tubes of caulking to cover over the massive rot lurking under the peeling flooring to pass the appraisal. 

Flipping houses and owning a painting business can actually complement each other very well, in terms of cross-selling services, developing connections, and new opportunities among other things.I guess my point is, before leaving an existing venture, make sure you have formally done your diligence via a business model, business plan, marketing strategy, etc.  

75 - 300 / sq' , i couldn't tell you, are you building a storage shed or a house with quartz or granite counter tops, marble floors in foyer / baths and decorative tiles in the baths, stained hardwood trim, custom kitchen and decorative trim throughout the house ?