The existing space is small and I'd like to repurpose the area. 

Rather than one off emails… does something like this exist?

When I do quiet title actions in California, it's pretty common that there are people or entities that are no longer in existence, so we're not able to serve them with the lawsuit. 

This is how I renovated a duplex in 2020 with only $6,000 (entire 2800sqft interior painting, refinished/re-faced two kitchens and replaced all appliances in each with used/like-new appliances, new sinks, new tile backsplashes, new hardware, new sinks/faucet, 25% flooring replaced, and one bathroom (everything but the shower which was fine as-is).

I have recently set up with a private lender, and had problems with my existing insurance company.

Renting rooms or finding a place with a separate unit that already exists or could easily be created is a great way to earn extra cash flow and live for free. 

Don't accept existing tenants without seeing the past 20 months cashed checks as soooo many took covid claims not to pay and you will have the cost of evicting them.

Looking for suggestions on how to refi on a SFH, which is on a LLC, no existing mortgage.

There are a lot of options and I think this community is really great for getting a clear idea of all the creative options that exist that sometimes don't even come to mind until you put it out there!

Aside from verification of existing license status in the state of operation, what other means do you advise a GC be vetted before signing a contract for work?