So stripped aluminum conductors will often be coated with a gel to prevent this exposure to air.The other risk with aluminum occurs due to dis-similar metals; connections with copper or brass make for this situation.A good link to read up on this:http://www.alwirerepair.com/whats_the_problem.htm

I've started claiming my tips on my timecard now to prevent this from being a problem in the future, but that doesn't do me any good right now.

All the people I know doing rehabs are full timers who are their own agents and contractors and that difference is preventing me from picking up any REO deals.

An inspection is supposed to prevent these types of things from happening.

Its hard not to think that a letter like this is/was the result of some form of litigation from a previous transaction involving someone else and now being used as a disclosure to prevent future possible litigation.

If you're ever worried about a contractor charging for unnecessary work, bring in an independent third party.

However, no matter how ironclad the contract is, it may not prevent an eviction.

Usury law's prevent a return higher than 10% in CA for a private lender, but they require a rate higher than that.Would we have to run the SDIRA loan through a licensed broker to offer a rate over 10%?

I'd do anything to save a buck and prevent throwing my money away on something like rent.

Yes, and unnecessary.