I come from the a ticketing background and can provide lots of resources, connections, and perspective on the ticketing space (including my thoughts on the recent Ticketmaster news).Generally looking in and around the Missouri-midwest area for our first BRRRR property and am fortunate enough to have a general contractor as a friend/neighbor who will be a part of the business. 

Doubt I want a HELOC because I can't pay it back right away -plus I technically don't qualify.

Technically he seems to be right, but knowing what your goal is in advance and that the lender wouldn't allow it means that by concealing your actual plan you've been deceptive.

The reason people DON’T get wealthy in real estate is that instead of going with a different service provider when they’re unhappy with a quote and concentrating on earning more money through additional and better investments - they spend the time and energy researching if they can sue, who they can sue, what agency they can report the vendor to, if a class action is possible and the very technical legal aspect of flat fee quote vs hourly quote.  

Here is the background. 

Given my background, I feel confident that we will have no issues with completing the project on time and under budget.We have begun the interviewing process already, so we will have several contractors to choose from.

I wonder how many new rehabbers know about these unknown risks lurking in the background.

Although this is technically in Alexandria, the hospital is just 1 mile from Springfield Town Center. 

I didn't see any requirement for compensation in this regard, so I don't think I technically owe her anything, but offered $50 for the inconvenience, since it was longer than she initially was ok with.

I doubt it would hold up legally.The cameras on the front of my house cover my driveway and you can see the front of several of my neighbors houses and front doors and driveways in the background.