If you are hiring someone standing outside HD he likely doesn't have those expenses so yes he can charge you less but then you have problems and you wonder why.People who "always" have problems are generally the problem themselves so I respectfully suggest you point the finger at yourself and stop blaming others.When you accept that you are responsible for hiring the wrong person instead of implying in your post that they are out to get you and examine why you make the same problem over and over you will find the contractor that will do the job you want.As to proposals I suggest you try this bring 3 or 4 contractors together with you walk through the house and show them all the project at the same time with written outline of materials to be used. 

Therefore 123 Jackson Street is your property, (Customer)  with Jane Doe, being  a Job of that property.QuickBooks is done in outline form. 

You would purchase your home outright and then it would simply travel with you.My goal with this post wasn't to outline a definitive format for a new housing model; simply something I've been thinking about a lot recently.

Thanks for outlining the smoke remediation steps!

I've owned all 3 units for ~10-12 months.A few quick negative observations from my experience: They are very focused on their numbers - this drove my entire experience to date which I have outlined below. 

The numbers are outlined below. 

You really need to consult with a CPA who is familiar with International Business and possibly an attorney.Given the situation you outlined, in theory, it would make the most sense to have an entity in a low/no tax jurisdiction (think trade free zones).Profits can be held in that entity and personal distributions can be made gradually.You may also want to get the advice of an asset protection attorney.Keep in mind the laws might change with the new administration but these are global business tactics used by large companies to reduce billions in corporate tax.

She's from Portland and one episode she outlines how that municipality stopped turning their backs and started collecting money from the hosts.

I would send them a letter outlining the issues and give them a timeline in which to clean up the backyard.  

I have outlined my analysis below, and would appreciate any insight.