No hand outs, stood on my own two feet since I was 18, etc.

@Daniel MillerThere is something in your post that stood out to me.  

I like their quality and they have always sent me parts and have stood behind their lifetime warranty.

Owner had his relative come open the property and stood by the door whole time I was inside.

It wasn't until the advent of manufactured trusses that 'wide open spaces' became commonplace (Although some of the building techniques in Japanese architecture and borrowed in very high-end bungalow architecture had some incredibly innovative ways to create open spaces, but I digress...)Before removing walls in any structure, you should consult a professional... especially if some dumbass wholesaler is telling you that the brick siding means that there are no load bearing walls!

She got to talking with the sister, and it turned out the host's sister had to pay for her own ticket, pay for her own hotel, and seemingly her flight as well - to an event where her sibling stood to make tens of millions.This prospect decided then and there that this was a bad indication of the host's character.

Chemically treating all studs, trusses, concrete etc AFTER ripping off all sheetrock was suggested.

I was his only worker setting trusses and running shingles so I was overworked underpaid if paid at all so I walked off the job like I said he texted me saying he’s not paying me because I screwed him over what should I do how do I do a merchant lien do I give him the notice of lien(my boss Which is the sub of the sub of the general contractor) And if they don’t pay me within 15 days or so then I file the lien who do I give the notice of intent to gc ,sub,sub of sub(my boss)

These are fantastic buildings that have stood the test of time and in many cases are much better built than newer masonry construction. 

An investor stood up and gave a pitch of his deal in an area I knew.