If I'm the GC, and they are 1099,  would I still need worker's comp or would they be responsible for it themselves?

So on the low end a $1.5M lot plus a 3,000 sq ft home x $300= $2.4M not including furniture and with permitting to build completetion running most builders 12 to 15 months. 

The City of San Jose has on their website that new addresses are required but separate meters are optional (link below).https://snapadu.com/blog/electric-panels-upgrades-power-sources-adu/https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/City-of-Oakland.PGE-Joint-Information-Bulletin-METERS-FINAL.pdfhttps://www.sanjoseca.gov/business/development-services-permit-center/accessory-dwelling-units-adus/adu-faqs

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It states that both commercial and multifamily uses are permitted.

If it’s assisted living many are going broke because of covid and post covid some regulations in some states required social workers to have nursing degrees so their expenses skyrocketIf its 55+ community and rentals etc, they have been hit and miss like other real estate

In some markets the permit process to convert/create addition living areas for income is rather expensive.

We are ready finalize the plans & start permitting. 

If I still pay $100,000 and ask the seller to pay $3000 in closing costs, that is not a taxable event"I'd be interested in hearing your support for these positions Greg, please feel free to cite your sources.If we use that line of logic, a worker for a car dealership can request a down-payment on a new car instead of compensation, and not have to pay any taxes. 

I believe that would include permitting USPS to forward the letter.As already stated, if you can't reach them with your letter, then you won't be able to serve them a summons for a court hearing.Chalk it up as a loss and move on.