They will look at properties for us without payments because we are repeat customers putting food on their table. 

Don't expect a high success rate.

You could find those contracts online but I would highly recommend getting them reviewed by an attorney. 

Time seems inexhaustible to the new investor ALWAYS waiting until...interest rates drop, home prices drop, the next election finishes, (add infinite excuses)... time inversely should be high on an investors mind.

If you're not satisfied, you can cancel the contract.I highly recommend doing this, as it provides an easy out. 

GCs have high level insurance that will cost you a ton.

I considered rezoning to commercial and selling to a developer, but as I understand it the city is currently very reluctant to approve these kinds of requests and commercial development is very slow because of high interest rates.

It is down from 38% to 32% but its still abnormally high.6.

I've always found Angie's List contractors to be high-priced compared to ones I've run across via referral.  

It is highly recommended that you get a radon test before buying or selling a home!