We aren't permitted to self-promote on this forum so anything I would say would be removed but I think I can provide a link to the forum where it is allowed.  

I also have a friend who recently launched a platform specializing in reducing the administrative burden of tax appeals (link below and happy to connect you to them), which tends to increase the success rate.

can you share a link of the listing?

Investment account looks like I get an average of 10% (not guaranteed)Just trying to determine what to focus on in the next few years.

CFRI.net I guarantee you will find people doing what you want and you can start a journey.

Here is a link:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/steps-to-take-when-you-ha...If that's no help, perhaps post more about what you are seeing in your investment that has led you to the conclusion that it has failed. 

123flips.com by J Scott has a link to a construction expenses spreadsheet in one of his educational posts.

Joshua,Thanks for the link.  

Where you clearly went wrong is you bought a home for $390k and after renovating it its worth $445k or best offer of $380k.Also realize you probably also signed a personal guarantee so any amounts owed they can come after you for, and if you have equity in your primary residence they could potentially foreclose on that (depending on what state it is).

Here's a link to the CSLB license check.https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckL..One thing though...in my 33 years of contracting, I've had dozens of illegal permits pulled under my number leading to major problems.