Agreed, though it takes other stuff for builders to step in-- material prices, labor availability, etc.

Quote from @Joe Martella: I don't know what you are needing with a VA. 

In my market $10.50 is BELOW the average for an entry level labor intensive job requiring no education.

Things that penciled years ago likely wont pencil now with increased rates on holding / labor / material costs.

Quote from @Joe S.: Quote from @David Lamb: I am very sympathetic to those who are facing foreclosure and other distressed situations.  

If wholesaler who fails is "evil" in your books then so is average Joe Six Packs whose loan got denied the last minute.

Thank you Brook and Joe!

@Joe WoodThe distribution from the IRA to yourself is a taxable event.

We will end up having to complete more of the labor on this project ourselves than planned and we will be fortunate to finish this one without being in the RED.

Although AB-968 doesn’t specifically mention “licensed” contractors, the state of California already stipulates that “anyone who contracts to perform work that is valued at $500 or more in combined labor and materials costs must hold a current, valid license from CSLB” (source: CSLB).With AB-968, if work is performed by an (un)licensed contractor in an amount that exceeds $500, disclosing that entity’s or individual’s name and contact information becomes a legal requirement.