Cincinnati is a great city, and I'll continue to have roots and investments there, and it'd be the first place I'd move back to if LA doesn't work out.  

Its 20inch diameter with spider roots? 

@Shawn Root I got the owners name from the county records.

I explain to them in very simple terms .IF ITS TREE ROOTS its my problem ...  

let me start at the bottom of your post, as I read it I never felt as of your BS meter had even been activated.I have listened to countless podcasts, several webinars and have been rooting through the forums.

Count me in as rooting for you to be really successful on this third flip of yours.

The whole concept of intrastate exemptions has stemmed from the states trying to maintain their power and really isn't rooted in anything good for either the entrepreneur or the investor in my opinion.  

It appears as if you may have been uncomfortable/ inexperienced with the wholesale process; therefore experience you a let down.I'm sorry that the lack of communication left room for negative thoughts to take root and grow. 

Standard phrase --  "If plumber comes because toilet is stopped up and plumber pulls out tree roots, I pay for plumber. 

There is no doubt that a LOCAL with deep roots and big team can make these work long term...