It will depend on the state but typically in order for a lien to be valid they will need to show a contract with the owner as well as properly name the owner in the suit.

However, my mother is asking me to visit her to help with some matters, and I'm struggling to balance both responsibilities.My property needs some work to be rental-ready, and I want to make sure it's done properly to attract good tenants and maximize rental income.

A couple things to understand:- Rate is a function of price.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

Make sure that your LLC structure is solid, with proper insurance coverage in place, to protect your personal assets from any potential issues related to the rehab or the property itself.

While I am impressed with your enthusiasm, the reality of getting a project done and for a proper return on investment, whatever your investors may be looking for, is difficult.

I will treat them properly no matter how they behave because how they behave doesn't upset me.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

I have no need for the rent collection or tenant screening as this is a function my property manager does for me. 

For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.