As far as being your own GC, also known as 'Owner/Builder', everyone should be aware that most states (California is one, I looked up GA and it seems they may be as well) do not allow an investor to act as a GC on any property except their primary residence, and even then there are limitations.So check local laws before starting down that road.....

Just like a bridge builder starts by carefully placing the first few planks, you’re setting the foundation for your investment journey.Fixing and Flipping: As the bridge extends, you gain confidence and resources.

I started out with a simple VA home loan as well.

I'm just getting started as a REI/flipper.

We can help you out with offmarket aquisition and Property Management in Cincinnati , give me a call to see if we have answers to all the woes you had with your previous PM companies you used , or if you are new to investing in cincinnati we can start from basics and help you put as well

Then I just contact my favorite title company and they take it from there. 

They said I am racist 😀 If I am racist, I wouldnt have offered a lease from the start. 

I pay myself on a W2, I've submitted my tax returns and a bunch of other info to them, now they want to see the company's financial records.

Complete a rental verification, but it should not be from any family member or an individual, request there last apartment, or property management company as a rental verification.

You can share that with your accountant and start to have a conversation now of what your tax liability (if any) from this deal may look like and start to develop plans on how to potentially mitigate those if they are substantial.