As a borrower you do not have to fit into a little box like you would for a loan that is going to be sold off.This was a little long winded.  

To really be involved in the design and building of the house, you'd likely either need to be an architect or be the self-employed flipper who's partnering with an investor to use their money to carry out the flip.With your background, there is probably a natural fit in the flipping field as someone who tracks the numbers for these properties, but also coordinates things administratively as well.

You receive a master key that fits all tumblers, and one key for the tenants that fits just that one specific tumbler.  

Nashville seems to fit many of criteria.

P.S if you should come across a situation where a sub2 would be the best fit for a distressed seller send them to me.

Locate a meet up that fit your schedule.  

I recently started talking to different real estate agents and looking at different properties with them...basically interviewing them to see which ones also invest in real estate and finding one that best fits my needs!

The second escrow funds the first escrow and seller receives the money. and first escrow closes.Remainder of the money goes to me and the second escrow closes.My escrow company is throwing a fit about having the cash buyer being required to write a release for me to get this deal done.Can anyone shine some light on this?

As of the date I am drafting this post, and after having done this 12 consecutive years, I have never collected a commission, referral, or kickback of any sort for any referral to any DST or TIC company, including the two earlier posted ones that were removed by someone.I feel I have to write a strong response because the prior post before mine indicated to beware of a qualified intermediary that pushes their own property and I just want to make it abundantly clear that I do not fit into that category.

Then you can dial in what fits and works best for you.