I am going to start a significant remodel of my house in Santa Monica and wanted to maximize all possible rebates, grants or energy rebates that are available for new roofs, windows, appliances, insulation, landscaping..ect.I have a basic list (local municipality and appliance rebates) but didn't know if there was anything that I was missing or didn't know about...possibly other agencies?

The home needs extensive work that includes kitchen and bathroom remodels;  HVAC installation; boiler/baseboard heaters removed; plumbing work; and some girder/sister joints replaced. 

The landlord and tenant may agree that the tenant is to perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks and minor remodeling only if:(a) The agreement of the parties is entered into in good faith; and(b) The agreement does not diminish the obligations of the landlord to other tenants in the premises.3.

Look at recently sold homes that have been remodeled to see what was done that you love.

This includes new construction or remodeling of existing structures.

If we do this remodel, the idea is we would stay in this home for at least 5-7 more years.

Does anyone have recommendations for remodeling contractors that they have used?

An investor purchased the house at the end of last year and it's now back on the market without remodeling anything.

My business partner that is currently in charge of our Nashville remodel just hit me with this Sunday morning riddle. 

Regardless here are a few ways I’ve used with success:Craigslist Ads - Post ads looking for buyers - Reach out to ads looking for dealsRemodeled Listings - See if fully remodeled listings were purchased recently.