Typically tape all drywall joints, 3 coats of joint compound on all screw holes and joints, sand smooth to level 1-5...the industry actually defines the levels.

That screws up my whole plan. 

Now upon closing the contract on the home, we (me, wife, lawyer) set some things straight to I didn't get screwed without lube. 1) The seller had to pay us upon closing $6,000 to us, for future missed rent, and some other things. 2) Also, $35,000 of the sellers money went into escrow, just in case for some reason we only end up getting a C of O for a single family.8 months later, still no C of O, and I missed out on thousands in rent.

So basically, I am screwed if Irma hits (knock on wood)...

You just install as you would for regular grid and screw drywall to it.

Impossible to say for sure without seeing a picture but most likely there was a loose connection at the screw terminal where the supply wires attach to the breaker. 

If enough LL's do this, and enough T's get screwed, you invite regulation into your market. 

Also, if you're not familiar with the market, you can get screwed with location and all the local fees for POS, assumption of violations, demolition of condemned house will be on you.It might cost you much more than you signed for.

Just because someone has screwed you over in the past, doesn't mean that you shouldn't trust the next guy. 

He got nothing out of the deal except the horrible reminder that he got screwed every time he comes here to mow and blow.If you have none of those concerns, I wouldn't mess with that title at all.