If you pick a random OOS city to buy in, based on numbers an agent or wholesaler is telling you or "it's a great market to invest in" and don't know the area, prepare to have lots of cash reserves and to lose money especially Class C. - what's a great market to invest in for one person isn't for another investor.

Congrats on preparing your property for an STR in San Diego!

So unless im prepared to lawyer up 3k just to try and get some of it back the answer "just walk away from your deposits, im trustworthy" doesnt work for me.I have prepaid for work from big names, Lowes installs etc.

However, the reality has proven to be quite different, and I am feeling deceived and deeply frustrated.I am prepared to pursue this matter further, including with media outlets if necessary.

Projects give us visibility on my projectsMy CPA can easily access the reports for tax preparation.

Title company will need formation docs, and operating agreement to prepare deed and title docs and lender will need formation docs and operating agreement for lien search and loan docs.

You'll have to get a contract prepared by an attorney.

I’m self managing myself but the tax side of it is a little confusing to me but I’m recording everything involved as far as maintenance, traveling, expenses etc. just want to know what some people would do in my situation or what to I can benefit from come tax season  @Angelo LlamasI recommend that you find a real estate accountant to help you understand and prepare your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

Its a lifestyle you must prepare the family for so you dont have strife..

And preparing a building site and installing a driveway are further considerations if I even decide to build something there.