My contractor is great, referred by a fellow successful investor and also shared that, he himself stays away from Shaker for similar reasons (inspectors, process etc).

They claim they are religious (he is a youth pastor) and don’t smoke (but they look like the do) and image wise are tatted from head to toe and don’t come off like they say. 

I don't know which states you are referring to originally in your question, but you do not need to be from or in Texas to form an LLC in Texas.

@Avalon Guenther yeah, you'll want to check out the group @Greg Scott is referring to!

Let's dig a bit deeper on this offer and if I can see an example structure with the amounts I am referring to, that would help.

They recruit, interview, check references, skills test, criminal background check and drug test. 

I've already referred them back to their lease agreement.

A book I’m reading mentions “taxes” should be included in operating expenses but they don’t specify what type of taxes.All it says is “call your local county or look online at the county assessor’s page”No clue what that means, could someone clarify what taxes they’re referring to?

Check out their home page. if you're interested let me know because I can refer you.

Gross negligence refers to an act taken without exercising even the most basic amount of care owed to others, including guests and the property, itself.