It was the same granite Home Depot had, we just found their supplier and saved quite a bit. 

The BBB still rates this company A+ even thought there are numerous complaints about them just like mine. 

However, it does not provide for any holdbacks/retainage from each payment.I have heard construction lenders will hold back from each draw.Even though I am paying in cash, should I not require some sort of holdback (5%) from each draw to protect myself from incomplete work and unpaid subcontractors/suppliers?

from each draw to protect myself from incomplete work and unpaid subcontractors/suppliers?

from each draw to protect myself from incomplete work and unpaid subcontractors/suppliers?

I plan on heading back home when my time here is done, I've taken the time to read a few books like some from the rich dad poor dad series and I've listened to numerous pod casts and think I have a decent general knowledge built up but there's always more to learn and I'm looking forward to gaining knowledge from everyone's experience and advice on here!

These older properties with renovation/value add potential are numerous in riverside, ortega/venetia area, and san marco and you can't go wrong with these locations for the most part.2) Mandarin area/ St.

I am in search of a good CPA with a reputable background structuring LLCs and S-Corps  for acquisition/management of numerous real estate investment projects in the Los Angeles area. 

With respect, I have met with financial counselors, discussed my circumstances with numerous people.

By way of background, our company has developed over $900M dollars worth of development projects, including numerous major land development deals.