Remember someone may be coming on your property every month to change the sign, unless they have some kind of direct access.2.

I asked if she could kindly advocate on my behalf now that she knows I am not a scammer and she said (in another very long message), essentially no.

The only question is are you getting ripped off because they're not going to do the job, because that's comically cheap for any kind of work like that.

I know one-sided relationships usually don't last, but given my lack of experience I doubt I can be much of a value-add friend - unless you're looking for insider tips on how NOT to do some things :)  So you folks with more experience, let me know what kinds of things turn you up or down when it comes to newcomers.

Loren, how did you incorporate your assignment fee into the escrow?

Also, what kind of property and what city in California?

And this should be a "living and working in ___ environment fit's good with my life" kind of things. 

Many kinds of civil cases cannot include lawyer's fees and in your state that apparently includes this type.

I am about to close on my first multifamily property (5 units) and I am having a hard time finding an insurance company that can give me any kind of decent rates.

Being kind to your in-laws can go a long way in many areas.