- Home insurance I heard is higher in FL- More landlord friendly I heardAny and all thoughts, critiques, suggestions, or whatever factors I haven't considered would be much appreciated.

You will not get them to show up to complete the work, you will not recover your funds and you will have to move heaven and earth to make this "right" 1-See if you can settle with the contractor2-File complaints with the BBB (assuming they are registered), file a complaint with the state attorney general3-SueI used to believe there was some sort of over arching justice in the world, but then I got into real estate and became friends with RE attorneys.

WA DOR says the sales tax should be collected on the contracted amount and doesn’t have any guidelines as to what that needs to be.

Hi @Fernando GuzmanWelcome to BP my friend. 

To use the BRRRR method, target 2-4 unit properties, look for emerging neighborhoods, network with local contractors, factor in property taxes, and work with an investor-friendly agent.Good luck!

Sold to a friend.

I have not invested but James is a friend and a great guy.

The only downsides I’ll gripe about is the time it takesto get used to the move in process of adding a tenant (if you already have people) and that I don’t find it mobile phone friendly for doing a lot of work however short quick hit issues are great on the phone.  

My best friend who is a avid BP member suggested to reach out here for help.

Maybe you could go a less traditional route and split a down payment for an investment with friends or colleague who share the same goals.