Sounds like a hornets nest to me.

I've heard the gas company has a 4-6 week wait to do their part and this would be $$$$Thinking of having a smart control (nest?)

I want to install one so I can adjust the temperature of my property as the temperature changes and to save on my very high electric bill.My wifey and I bought a google nest but we are not knowledgeable enough to install it as it requires technical wiring set up.

It is simple to use and I found it much easier to work with than fancier ones such as ecobee and nest.  

Don't be afraid investing outside your comfort/ nesting zone if the numbers works.

It had structual damage caused by termites, also had rat nests and associated damage, and plenty of water intrusion.  

Meanwhile, I think you are slightly off base on the tax filing interpretation of nested LLC's. 

That deal generates capital that, you guessed it, "nests" in the stock market portfolios until I yet again have another solid REI deal to re-deploy.   

Build that nest egg and then come back with more $ and get you decent property and be better off financially prepared. 

And In CA you certainly cannot be selling real estate you don't own without a license just look at the BRE website there is a tab right on the front page to turn in people you suspect of unlicensed activity. so I see your dilemma  you have a for real buyer.. and the listing agent finds out who it is from the title company and calls them and says hey just come through me you don't need to pay more for this through this wholesaler dude.. listing agent double ends it he is happy.. buyer gets a better deal he is happy and seller gets more money they are happy.. what value do you bring in this transaction.. other than to feather your own nest ???