you can search by score and see what banks, merchants approve in that range, and what bureau they pull from typically. 

The con is that I am essentially paying double interest for the remainder of the first year.

They have started this program called Velocity which is essentially a permit expediting process (for a fee).

New developments typically yield a better rate of return due to the higher risk. 

When an investor buys a property, the assumption is its going to be at minimum 20% down, and typically more.

For example, if you want rental properties in good areas, the last thing you want is a list of section 8 landlords (no offense - I have section 8 properties, but the typical section 8 properties are not in the A and B areas).

Also unless everything is brand new, 5% is low for CapX, typically I budget 10% for CapX since they are inherently expensive items.

Typically granite counters, composite flooring, etc. 

Essentially, a quick Google search and plugging a property into the BiggerPockets calculators doesn't make for a good partnership or joint venture, and people are going to be reluctant to dump their money into someone they don't know that does not have a resume.

@John Bastidas I’ve dealt with these, but typically the county/city won’t reduce the fines (to usually less than 10%) until After the violations are corrected....which makes it somewhat of a gamble for the buyer.IF they can get the fines reduced and paid off, and the lien removed, prior to your closing....no problem.