Many ways to skin this, but I hope you are following. 

@Tereza DyerovaWe use a combination of password protected documents via email, phoning in sensitive information like a social security numbers, and regular mail services like FedEx or USPS to protect confidential information.

Progress payments to be made upon your inspection and approval, holding out at least 10% until final inspection and approval of any permits, and 30 days after completion or until unconditional lien releases are submitted for all subs and materials for which preliminary 30 day notices have been filed.In larger time sensitive projects you can also negotiate for of a performance bond which would compensate you for failure to complete the project on time and to the specifications in the contract.Always check the status of the contractors license with your state contractors licensing agency and verify that the guy signing the contract actually is the contractor whose license is being provided.

So they asked me to send a copy of my SSN card and other sensitive information through email to them.

The government assistance part is good on the payment, but bad in that they have no skin in the game.

I have capital to go in on deals as a partner depending on the size needed, but I'm ready to have skin in the game.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

I feel like I will be forced to buy and pay myself rent at a higher price because I am more sensitive to location since I will be living there.

We employ pest control services from time to time, and these companies tell us it's best to treat the entire building.Occasionally a tenant will inform us they are sensitive to pesticides and opted out.

Just completed my profile and will be reading as much info on the forums as I can.I am looking to gain knowledge and discover the formula for making money and providing safe and affordable housing.I have very thick skin and will take advice well.