We were able to find a supplier that had Select #3, which are typically utility grade with knots and mix of red and white oak shorts.

If so, you just need a delivery contract with a local supplier. 

If you absolutely had to pay send him a lien release (waiver) or meet them at the supplier and pay them directly.

Once alcohol was legal again, the "bad guys" realized that they had no competitive advantage over the legal suppliers and had to find new industries to take over -- in this case, it was drugs and gambling.Now that gambling is pretty much legalized, the "bad guys" aren't much involved in that anymore either (see Las Vegas as an advantage).So, if you're really concerned about driving out the "bad guys," it would seem that legalization is a great way to do so.

I dont have an issue with giving you the name of our supplier off forum.

Hi there, my post for some reason did not make it here but here are my top 3 $0.02 from my previous trading experience:(1) Good suppliers.

Have materials ready, have cash for guys to get materials ready or open up accounts at suppliers.

Investor purchased goods and materials at local suppliers such as Home Depot/Lowes, adding to sales tax revenue and jobs.

If the property has been improved within said time, Seller shall deliver releases or waivers of all mechanic's liens, executed by general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and material men, in addition to Seller's lien affidavit setting forth the names of all such general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and material men and further reciting that, in fact, all bills for work to the Property which could serve as a basis for a mechanic's lien have been paid or will be paid at closing.

I have been in this business for over 23 years as a building supplier, Lender and owner.