Hey Ryan, I know there are some folks that provide this service but I'm not sure exactly how it works and how much trust is involved.If it's any consolation, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

If my labor is worth $100 on Friday, I want it to buy the same amount of goods and services on Monday morning.  

You'll probably be able to get a lower down payment with an HML, but the debt service will be much higher.

If the internet service goes out during a storm for 3 days will they also realistically expect you to pay them?

Account Closed, I have had my 4 duplexes in Houston managed since 2008 by ELDA Management Services http://houstonpropertymanagement.com/Don't hesitate to use my name when contacting Rina or Elias Camhi.Like you I live the Bay Area (Pleasanton).Hope this helps,Fred

Covid related supply chain- We had a project where we needed a 300 amp electrical service. 

Normally, this fee is added when it is a flat fee service, or the owner is difficult to work with on pricing.Working with contractors is a difficult task filled with frustrations and missing timelines.

Hi @Hassan Oukacha - Being from Texas you would need to either get your real estate license or use an online service like Inestway.com or Propelio.com - both are brokerage websites that offer true MLS sold comps for you.Full disclosure I am the co-founder of Propelio.com, but there are other sources like investway that I mentioned.

Common utilities paid by the landlord will be similar if not the same; standard services (extermination, changing filters, snow removal, fire safety inspections etc.) will cost the same.Expenses will vary depending on the market.

Yep - your lender will be using an undisclosed debt notification service until after the loan closes.