If he or she is a journeyman level skilled trades person making that available to you on   your project. .

The rest might require some skill level, but the EPA won't bother you for doing those ...

Awesome dude, very smart and skilled. 

My 14 year old is the one who has the most desire to do this thing and is also a little reserved, so your advice would be especially vital for him.

@Tammy Vitale The stuff on top of the AC is dropped mortar from when they spread it back into the joints, excess falls.Also, I don't *think* they'd lie to me about it being new, but I do know that I told them about the AC units in the basement that they could use if they worked (AC units are not included in the lease).

Tammy Vitale you asked about a pre- title search?

Can anyone recommend an honest, reliable and skilled contractor in the southern california area?  

Wholesalers, since they have no intention of owning the loan and typically have never owned a loan lack the skills to price loans out properly and to understand what makes a good loan to buy or a bad loan to buy.  

I have strong financial skills and my friend and I have some experience with handy work.

Welding is my plan B, I became skilled at it early on and got convinced by my family to do it in college.