What can I add into my contact to try to “protect” myself from shoddy work?

This is the second time he has used this tactics.Any recommendations or does anyone have a good election lawyer who will protect the landlord in Los Angeles?

You need to learn how to manage a rehab, manage payments to contractors and protect yourself in the deal. 

 I am looking for a CPA in the Dallas area that can provide advice on self-directed IRAs invested mostly in real estate. Someone near Las Colinas would be optimal.

You’re diversifying your income, protecting yourself through that and growing equity from other people’s money that you can eventually use to buy more.

Even though I may have a relationship with them I want to make sure I protect myself. 

I need some sort of protection as I hire them often daily I have another neighbor who is in California and does much less construction than me. 

Buyer of a 4 million property might make mid 6 to 7 figures a year and have more money then time so want someone help them accomplish their goals quicker, better, higher expertise, etc.I cater more to the buyers needing complete service on the commercial side buying a property.

Asset protection becomes a major concern if you own a bunch of free and clear properties here.You sound like you've recently dealt with some estate matters, but the question of your heirs and their ownership interest in any of your assets come to mind as a concern. 

People are nuts...protect yourself first!