We have gotten a slew of information but are still unclear what the first step to take would be.

They needed my funds to satisfy the hud, my money is escrow was NEVER to be wired anywhere but only remain in escrow to complete $ need for HUD along with buyers lender.

Is it recommended to start with a SFH or is it manageable to begin with a Multi unit home or complex? 

It seems to be any time but I’m trying to verify 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

This is assuming you passed the 750 hour rule and the 50% rule to qualify as a REPS

Apparently, they are owned by the 10x PM company and at this time we are inclined to work with 10x as our PM so it makes sense to consider the "Nailed It" construction company as long as I get some positive feedback here :-) 

Hire a property manager.

To that end, in most cases even if the properties are owned within an entity, the principles (investors) will need to personally guarantee the debt.

Last week I made a post about getting a US mortgage as a US citizen who lives abroad (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1219693-getti...).