First off, it sounds like you chose your contractor just because he communicated better than others you contacted.

It was a small efficient electric tankless water heater.The bedroomThe bedroom has enough space to fit a bunk bed for 2 kids + a bed for the mother.

Lesson learned here is communicate with vendors/service providers early and understand when you're obligating funds. 

During that time, I have been communicating the progress during my monthly Mastermind meetings and they push me to present an opportunity so they can partake in the real estate market.

Does anyone use an answering service to handle phone calls, or do people typically just drive communication through the apps?

In this process, clear communication is the key and I should work on the best way to deliver it in my notices and other type of communications.

We have several deals we are in the process of negotiating PSAs and lining up financing so we're reexamining options and communicating with lenders on a regular basis. 

It has its own electric meter and box and there is no circuit breaker labeled well.This area does not have public water.The garage/effeciency has a propane furnace.The town has no records of wells or skeptics and they have informed me that as long as they don't see sewage they don't care, and further informed me I can use a holding tank or gray water system if I like.Several feet behind my garage/efficiency I see a 4 foot by four foot or so concrete pad with two pipes sticking up out of it.

I think that with my background in construction I will be able to excel at renovations/additions and communicating well with architects, contractors, etc.I have someone that I wish to be my partner as he and I will hopefully make a good team.

If you or anyone owns property remember you have 90 days before you enter default so make sure to communicate with your lender and get ahead of things.