I did all of that and even moved my furnature out there while moving his old rotting furnature from the patio, including a heavy TV that fell onto my leg, causing it to swell up.

I am in the same boat as you but as the podcast has taught me offer your time, your willingness to do the leg work, and ability to seek out deals in exchange for guidance and direction.

It makes them nearly impossible to smash through and I have had lawn chairs smack them in a wind and not break my windows.2.

When the main presentation is over and it's "networking time" I simply look around the room, find that person, grab a chair, plop it down in front of them with a smile and say "Hi I'm Jason!

Sounds like you have a leg up with your experience in construction.

Honestly, some foliage and a few basic chairs could create a peaceful outdoor space for very low investment- maybe wait on the building decision and have this in the meantime. 

That'll get you more than sitting in a chair for 3 days listening to a guy after quick cash.

For photos you need to use a wide-angle lens and a tripod (You can see a tripod leg in the shadow on the bathroom photo).

sounds like the dog has 2 legs so hes gonna have a problem.

Some Title companies charge an arm and a leg but don't provide very good service.