I have a few vendors that I paid over $600 for services that were independent contractors and wanted to know the process for taxes. I have some W9s and some I don't. How do I proceed from here to include the labor cha...

Sounds like you're taking advantage of your favorable VA loan options smartly too.Good work - can't wait to hear about your next deal!

A smart seller will have note, deed of trust/mortgage/etc. prepared by a local real estate attorney (yes, he/she may work with/at the title company) and be sure the security instrument is properly recorded in the land records. 

Quote from @Chas Lumley: Quote from @Caleb Brown: Getting leases is typically done once under contract, I always have verbiage that leases will be reviewed by buyer within the inspection contingency.

They are threatening to sue to try and get something from you but most likely will not go through with it as you have no written contract in place and in california there is also no non-compete agreements.

You’ve come to the right place to connect with some very smart investors.

I am closing on my first investment property in Austin on Monday, and believe I will have a second under contract by EOM.

@Mindy Rosscup, you want a contract that is specific to the laws of your state.

I'm under contract on grand fathered 3 family that is currently being used as a 2 family. 

Smart people understand that in life.