If the individual is the one providing the labor, they are responsible for taxes, and the employer should issue a 1099-NEC in their name (if an independent contractor) or a W-2 if they are an employee.

Ive been impressed with the response, resiliency, and rebuild down there.   

After reading back through the contract it states the contractor isn't responsible for rocks, trees, driveways, or utility lines.

No, I've not invested with SCDC, and it's not likely I will without evidence they can do / have done what they've claimed on their web site.

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

It would help if you describe the tasks you want accomplished, then we can address how we handle those responsibilities.

You’ve received some great responses full of valuable information, but I believe you may be missing the BEST market.  

Hi Jay, I just saw your response. 

I have voiced several concerns with no responses.

He is telling me that it is my responsibility to pay for a new HVAC unit which will run between $7k-$8k.