No bidding wars, and I can pretty much name my price without any competition.

His reports are nowhere near as detailed as Bill Warner's, but he is still a competent inspector.I have to disagree with Pillar to Post (at least in this area); we have had numerous issues with them over the years.

I'll add two things: (1) Yes it's in a bad neighborhood but it's not a war zone.

An added bonus it sounds like California I would only need to pay franchise taxes for the holding LLC even if I have numerous additional LLCs.

Would love to network and connect with you so that I can rack your brain about problem areas and just share war stories.

I've watched numerous YouTube videos, have read articles, etc. but when it comes to designing a space or knowing colors/materials it's definitely a weak point.

My first step is to put together a project team as I have heard advised numerous times.

I have read numerous books on tax strategy so am looking for someone to really ensure that my wife and I are not giving Uncle Sam any more information than we have to as well as help us in strategizing for this year and future years tax strategy.  

I bought my home 15 years ago when there were numerous zombie housed in the surrounding blocks. 

There are numerous reputable turnkey providers/promoters.