My DTI is higher than normal due to shouldering debt to cover two tenant turnover remodels and some payroll for my business.

We did, we own several businesses and they are built around the idea of scaling quickly to hire people in and take responsibilities off our shoulders.  

I'm going to be the devil on your shoulder here.

I wouldnt want the owner constantly looking at bookings and over my shoulder as I did my business, if i had a good track record.

That's just 1 of the monkeys on Europe's shoulder at the moment.

But you must also shoulder some burden of responsibility here as you allowed yourself to be talked into this. 

Take your time ZackI would try and find an old school father and son plumbing contractor in your town and get some quotes,,,be friendly and nice,,,plumbers go 100 yards for a nice clientAlso consider stopping by 3 of the biggest plumbing supply houses in your town and ask for a refferal on a good honest freindly family owned plumbing contractor who pays his billls on time,,,,,,good place to startAnd most important ,get a flat rate quote for the job,,,never pay a firm by the hour,,,its a loser,everybodys looking over there shoulder,,wondering how long its gonna take,,,,,get a quote and relax,,,,Hope that helpsDD in L.A.

I did see someone who blew their shoulder out on impact.  

You may have "The Donald" looking over his shoulder.  

I encourage you to check it out, it is a great investment for a 30 day 'look over my shoulder' type of course.