My business is in the home remodel industry and I have dealt with a bunch of contractors / subs...

Debt to income ratios are not that telling, look at the cash flow and use of funds and you're looking at a debt coverage ratio of at least 125% net income over rents, some industries may go higher like 200% Is this a triple net lease?

Are there any recommendations for trusted providers, or is this a problem through the industry?

Not sure the permits, but I live in BG, I'd be interested in helping out in the project for free in exchange for knowledge about the industry. 

Another issue I ran into on a property was when I wanted to change the use (industrial to residential) I had to bring the current structure up to the new energy code.

Career fields I’ve looked into include Mechanical Engineering, PA, Financial Advisor, Industrial Engineer.

The amount of med tech in the area is booming and only increasing over time (other industries as well)Again, no first hand experience, but I think Durham is in desperate need of more Airbnb listings and the timing would be right to get some credibility on the platform before things take off even more.

I use them, they have always given me the best rates and service and I am in the insurance industry. 

We're excited to meet like-minded people, as well as industry professionals.

While there are good turn-key companies, this industry is fraught with fraudsters.