I have lots of clients in the same boat- just getting started and trying to make the best possible choices as they move forward.

Building relationships with lenders to allow me to have a better chance at getting a loan when the time comes and also to increase the chances for my clients as well.

I have about 5 clients waiting for me to gather more money.

If things do go south and get ugly you want someone in your corner that already knows your situation and has gone over your contracts and probably has done business already with other local contractors and county government.Just an example, I'm involved with a legal case now and when my Kitsap lawyer looked through my notes he realized that one of the other contractors I referred to was another one of his clients and this helped get good information a lot more quickly. 

@Scott Heiman I just killed (2) deals this week for my client because of the HOA not allowing more rentals.

I have a similar understanding/agreement with buyer clients; if the commission offered to our firm by the listing agent/auction site is less than 2.5-3% (depending on the price range) the buyer will pay the difference.  

However, I came across a new mortgage program that works with clients 1 day out of bankruptcy/foreclosure/short sale with poor credit scores. 

I just handled a similar situation for a client.

In 2015, I closed on two houses (both co-workers at PNC) and fully understand how tough it was to juggle both jobs and provide acceptable service to my clients.  

My mission as stated above is to build a client base of steady customers who call on me again and again for all their small to medium sized repairs and improvements.