Partnerships with people you don't fully know can get messy pretty quickly so in your scenario I would go to a local bank and get a construction loan.

I see that you are local to the Grand Rapids Area.

I'd personally recommend a local lender for something like this.

A lot of out of state rental property investors and even local landlords prefer buying new construction homes that need as little maintenance as possible.

I hope to learn a lot here and maybe meet some local investors. 

Here to help and also local in Salt Lake City.

Hi, I'm a looking to network with any private lenders who are local to Northwest Ohio.

I always hire a local to “walk the neighborhood” for me to get a more in depth view of the neighborhood 

What I do before I buy a home that will need an appraisal I call my local appraiser and have them do a pre appraisal which gives me the current value of the home.

When considering the purchase of a property with existing fire damage, there are several important factors and protocols to keep in mind:Assessing the Damage: Conduct a thorough assessment of the fire damage, ideally with the help of professionals, to understand the extent and impact on the structure and systems of the propertyRepair Protocols: Follow local building codes and regulations for fire damage repair.