HVAC, roofing, foundation, plumbing, electrical are all mechanical items which would sway a deal. 

But you are a California resident... you will have to file Form 568 in California and pay their LLC fee.Oh, and LLCs are lousy asset protection mechanisms.

what kind of shape are the big and medium-ticket items in - roof, mechanicals, appliances? 

My house I bought in September had a nice basement entrance and large long living room that shared a wall with the mechanical room.

Is there something you can attach to the gate (ie a spring mechanism) that will help it close should someone leave it open? 

We are self performing the entire build with exception of mechanical sub contractors

An average client is not a certified plumber, electrician, or mechanic.

Confirm that the provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).4.

That’s why I’m here, I’m looking for a better way and real estate looks like the path a mechanic can take to no longer being a mechanic.Right now I am figuring out what strategy I want to focus on.

It costs them nothing to fix it and you have a year warranty so you’re not getting a mechanical discount.