Arguably most important, the amount of payments (aka - draws) due over the course of the project. 

@Mark Silva@Ned J.It would be great to connect.I grew up in Modesto and relocated to So-Cal in 2001, currently in Burbank CA.Still have most of my immediate family in Modesto, Manteca, Hilmar, Oakdale and Waterford.My sister in law runs her own PM company in Modesto which is arguably the most important component for buy/hold.Now if I could just figure out how to acquire some more property for her to manage...   

A bonus available to be paid to you on 12/15/2018 that you request your employer pay out on 1/1/2019 is constructively received in the 2018 tax year.A check dated 12/28/2018, mailed to you, and received on or after 1/01/2019 is strongly arguable 2019 tax year income as it was not received by you in 2018. 

Adam,  I'm a total "newbie" but I would say Mason is definitely due to arguably best school district in the suburbs.  

Here in the Atlanta MSA, SF is arguably the one to go with as a new investor.

That is often the easiest place to invest and build your team, which is arguably the most important in real estate (and life)!

I like the community banks that lend up to a max debt coverage service ratio (DSCR) because in my opinion its easier to control/manipulate income vs mtg payment than it is to control market value or your acquisition costs (arguable of course).

Arguably, these things needed to be repaired because of your residency there and you are therefore making the property whole for the damage and wear and tear YOU did to it.

And we, NMD guys, because we have so much more cost associated with doing business in RE, have to pick deals with arguably better margins than Grant Cardone...I am thinking of writing an article on this.  

Thus (IMO) your only recourse (or at least, your arguably best recourse) is to attempt to get the property owner to redeem (and pay you back plus interest).