We are still dealing with national supply chain issues on certain materials which has driven up the cost of almost everything.

The state of OH took 90% of the back yard of the house across the street (nearest the highway) for widening - they have since put up a giant ugly metal barrier right in their backyard.

If it is some kind of big deal like it is an old metal barn eyesore on a downtown city block undergoing revitalization and you're going to build a $10mil apartment building on it, if you can get the land...hey hey maybe the powers that be might negotiate something with you, with perhaps a promise you won't fight value for 10 years or something like that. 

He does cover some wholesale/rehab material but it’s not the focus of the program.

Your failed sewer is clearly not that.You discovered a material defect in the property and have an out if you want it.

If the tenant identifies an area of moisture that may be causing growth we immediately address the source of the moisture, replace and damage building material (usually dry wall) and or use mold cleaning solutions/mold blocking primers as required. good luck

I understand that at a minimum, I HAVE to register in CA since that's where the property is, but the lawyer is indicating that NV's a friendlier environment for Landlords so I should register in NV and just "do business" in CA.My questions are:  Is there a material benefit to registering in NV and then also CA? 

Once you own a million in real estate you are in the game in a material way that can change your life in the not to distant future.Best of luck, go make it happen!

They bring food and hats and other marketing materials.

Whether or not there is a self-employment tax attached is based on whether or not you materially participate in this business.