Most people think they will be smart and shop around for the best rate or lowest fees, and dont understand that literally the rate changes with the bond market, so calling a couple different lenders hours apart can result in two different rates.  

If you cut your teeth in that market, I think you'd be ready for pretty much anything. 

This could be construed as fraud and/or theft.I'm sure you don't want to hear this, but obviously everyone should check License/insurance/Bond/Workers Comp/Etc before entering into a contract with any Contractor. 

@Bond Dan, I would say welcome to BP but as I look up at your profile, I see you joined in 2017.You should utilize your profile page.  

@Stuart Udis Depending upon the state, you can go after their bond as well.

The income qualifying for capital gains treatment would include any gains on long term positions in stocks, bonds and commodities and some alternative investments.

I cut my teeth on Robert Kiyosaki, the richest man in Babylon, four hour workweek, the millionaire next door, ect.

My stocks n bonds don't drive drunk-they will never be sued. 

You can make sure they are bonded well above the amount you put in trust. 

There is a ton of people just scrapping by, holding on by skin of there teeth.