Given the scope of your work, a simple plumbing leak would not concern me, it's a $200 issue at the most and ideally, it's just another line item when you do rough in plumbing for the kitchen.Being in a Milwaukee suburb, I am guessing it's a 1960s ranch, probably with galvanized plumbing.

, I really need to keep it simple and minimize risk since I live abroad.

If it is a private money/ commercial style  lender, it is a relatively simple process.

Costs for a CPA may range from $800–$1,500 annually, reflecting the added complexity of self-employment and rental property filings.While DIY tax filing can work for simple W-2 income, rental properties, LLCs, and self-employment income introduce complexities that make a CPA valuable.

simple question to ask, are investor dividends being paid out of net operating income or reserves? 

Negotiation tip #47, make it as simple as possible for the other party to accept your terms.

You can too, without being a wholesaler or an agent.You can walk into a mall to a jewelry store and buy gold, which is simple, but you pay a huge markup.

If it's on your credit, you are on the hook for it.However, it shouldn't effect the loan process too much, a simple Letter Of Explanation should be able to get the job done with the correct investor. 

This simple conversation changed my future.

It can range from simple touch-ups to more extensive setups, depending on your needs and budget.How Does It Help Me Sell My House?