Primarily because he misunderstands the concept that the US federal government is the monopoly supplier of the US Dollar and thus a currency issuer, whereas you and I and businesses and states are all currency users.

Any good paint supplier should be able to recommend a good floor paint.

Try negotiating with your window supplier.

So, you make money from saving money, obtaining grants, donations, support of material suppliers, obtaing low interest loans, $1 properties from the city, donated properties from the public and private sector.

The work that John and his wife do are NOT expensed back to the plan, but somehow they pay for the stuff, not sure if it comes out of their pocked un-reimbursed, or if the plan cuts checks to local suppliers.

They may be investors, lenders, suppliers, your accountant and attorney, and it should be fit for public consumption, anything you put out is a reflection on you.Probably my best advice is for you to get help, even if you had years of business experience, getting input from others is not a bad thing.

I would add to this by regularly contacting suppliers, investigating new deals, meeting with real estate agents, etc

If they say "nope", meaning "tough luck", maybe you should find another supplier.

She *really* wants to move in, but I'm not going to rush anything.What makes this client different is that (a) the two husband and wife are manager and president of a privately-owned business (a medical equipment supplier), and (b) they have been homeowners, and are selling their house and moving into a rental, to be closer to their business (which is about a mile from the house that I'm renting) and because she doesn't want to take care of a yard anymore (I'm including the gardener in my package).

.: 3% over = 3% bonus) Note: Most of my projects are commercial and in the $250k to $600k range so my bonuses are substantial.Quality in materials usually isn't a problem because most of my projects have national suppliers and the subs for the most part are just bidding their labor.