And if they did, what's an hourly rate worth depending on their experience? 

Maybe the section 8 person can help advise you, but I'm certain they will give a disclaimer with anything they say that you still need to consult your own lawyer or read the rules.

I have also read alot of books. 

This has nothing to do with real estate experience. 

They have little to no experience!

If I read the story correctly, your client did not report rental income.

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

Here's what they said: "Sadly, BiggerPockets has decided to currently remove the app while we focus on making the website a better experience for our members.

When I was reading your updates I was thinking how your permit timing was lining up vs the upcoming disaster. 

@John Reagan Johnson hope you don't mind a PMC answering, but most of our clients hire us because:1) They live out of state and don't have time & expertise to remote manage2) They don't have the time to manage3) They don't feel they have the necessary expertise and/or don't want to risk learning as they go and making an expensive mistake.Go read Kiosaki's Cash Flow Quadrant book.