I followed the suggestion I got from BP, "Rich Mom Poor Mom" and others and I hired a good Property Manager.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

I plan to do a Fix n Flip.Which of the following Lenders have you had the best lender experience with:1) Ground Floor2) Lending One3) Lima One Capital4) Loan Builder (A Paypal service)5) Red Rock6) Sharestates7) Bridgewell Capital8) Private Lending Group9) Temple View Capital10) Connected Investors Any and all feedback will be gladly appreciated.Thank you.

Thanks for the follow up.

Outline your expectation very clearly and then if he is not following your directions you can consider changing.

Once you start pushing off tasks, it gets easier and easier to keep pushing them off.

However, I think a potentially serious logic error make be in the Wholesaling Calculator (which is needed and should be maintained).For example a rental wholesale can be measure by any one of the following:- Cash-on-Cash (cash purchase)- Cash-on-Cash (loan purchase)  **note: I have not figured out a logical approach to this one yet- Cap Rate-with-Purchase (NOI, 50%-Rule for expenses, and market rent [cash purchase])- Cap Rate-with-Loan (NOI, 50%-Rule for expenses, market rent, Cap Rate, and debt coverage [leveraged purchase])I have a rudely designed spreadsheet to do all three (3).

She agreed to meet me the next morning and explained to me the following:  When a house with existing code violations is sold to a new owner, the prior violations are attached to the previous owner but the Placards are attached to the property. 

@Russell Brazil, I do believe the South Carolina contract is similar in that a clear CL-100 inspection is expected at closing, even if there is an HOA, but if not the buyer only has the following 3 options:Accept the Property in its present condition, Negotiate with the Seller for the payment of these repairs and treatment, or Terminate this Contract by Delivering Notice of Termination to the SellerWe have been clear that we won't be replacing the sheathing as we are not authorized to remove the siding to do so, but they haven't given notice on any of the above options. 

The table below shows the prior regulations and the newly approved regulations.ITEMPRIOR REGULATION (BEFORE DEC. 17, 2019)NEW REGULATIONS THAT ALIGN WITH CALIFORNIA STATE LAWSEffective DateCity Council approved the regulations below on July 27, 2018 with subsequent updates approved on May 23, 2019; June 25, 2019; and November 19, 2019.On December 17, 2019, City Council approved the following changes, effective immediately upon their vote on Dec. 17, 2019.Zoning DistrictADUs are allowed:• In R-1, R-2, and R-M zoning districts on lots that have one single-family residence.• In Planned Development (PD) districts that are subject to R-1 standards and uses OR where ADUs are not expressly prohibited.• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.ADUs are allowed:• In R-1, R-2, and R-M zoning districts on lots that have one single-family residence.â�¢ On lots with a single-family residence In Planned Development (PD) districts that are subject to R-1 standards and uses OR the ADU conforms to the development and use standards of the PD district.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.