We allow our borrowers to choose their GC but prefer that they've had experience with them and warn them about the importance that they trust them.

Just food for thought.Here is a guide to help you "choose your own adventure" to fund a BRRRR (even when using cash/HELOC monies).

What were the deciding factors of choosing Gulfport to invest in?

It is too much of a liability if you choose not to. 

I have some partnerships and have been lucky that they’ve gone well but I choosing carefully and taking things slowly, doing research on your potential partners, etc.

Because of the excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunity, there's a sizable portion of the population (10%ish) that actively chooses to scrape by on as little income as possible so they can be one with nature. 

Craigslist has been a good tool for some landlords who choose to list via their site, but more often than not a lot of scams are carried out via Craigslist.

I'm guessing we give each of them the numbers, have them generate us a rate and then just choose the best lender for that deal?

@Kase KnochenhauerThere are posts almost every day in the forums regarding Solo 401k plans.Please see the following regarding Solo 401k vs Self-directed IRA, Considerations re Investing in Real Estate & Consideratiosn re Choosing a Solo 401k provider:Solo 401k vs Self-directed IRA:A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation:Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.

You can choose what market to target, the O2/ E6 range or the O5/ E9 range.