The cash I have saved is from affiliate income which is hit or miss..

I'm also finding that trades are declining smaller priced jobs which take away the opportunity for higher priced ones; in this case, let them know that you have multiple properties so a small job today is worth doing for future business from you.I never thought I would have to offer this but please don't do what a former client of mine did and hire drug addicts to do the work (and that's why they are now a former client); it pays to have the job done right while affiliating yourself with people who don't make you look over your shoulder after they leave. 

have no affiliation;- propstream great lead source, so far I feel has the widest range of decent leads including MLS, expired, vacant, late on taxes (depending on zip) etc.

That said, Redfin has a school they are affiliated with that offers a 7 day free trail.

I have an affiliate who may can help.

You can use a website like upwork.com (I have no affiliation whatsoever with them) to find virtual assistants and delegate some tasks to them, while you focus on other things.Good Luck !!!

do you have to have military affiliation or family to be able to use their insurance services

Most were responsive but didn't have availability as expected but a couple were available.http://www.greaterbinghamtonmls.com/find-an-affili...Hope that helps!

I suggest you get an attorney who specializes in Construction Law - you can often get a recommendation from a regional Builders Association since attorneys are sometimes affiliate members - it should cost you less than $1000 for him/her to send a letter to the contractor stating that you have no intention of paying the fee, that what he is trying to do is an act of fraud and extortion, and that you (the lawyer) will report the actions to the local construction licensing board and state attorney general. 

From there, the group they are affiliated with will set up an inspection.