If the wholesaler was established, had a track record and you can vet them that's different.

Why go to a lender that has no presence online when there are plenty of lenders with lots of reviews / track records on places like here and Google?

Just because you are tracking ahead of that estimate does not mean your deal is bad.Do you believe your capex is structurally higher than you modeled?

Books are important to maintain because it keeps track of the performance of the partnership not only for one year but over several years.Partners normally have the right to inspect the books.Will the accountant you work with either maintain the books for you or help you make sure its done correctly?

Once you have a track record of success, they'll fund you for multiple projects at the same time. 

It’s essential to consider factors like payment plans, projected infrastructure developments, and the track record of the developer to make informed decisions.The most successful investors are those who carefully analyse the potential of each project rather than being swept away by the allure of glossy marketing.

Focus on getting your finances back on track first—start saving and work on building your credit score.

I'll see if I can track down a suitable NoD template that I can work with for those very specific instances.Thanks again,Steve

I mark the applications down as they come in to keep track of the order in which people applied, and they have to follow up with employment verification, background check, references as well so I can tell who is the most qualified and serious applicant pretty easily. 

Just ensure you keep track of when the property use changes.