This is a fantastic place to gain tons of information fast.  

Hello BP I've been interested in real estate investing for quite some time, my initial story and idea is in my first post, however things have changed for the better and I believe it's expediting my ambitions significantly, I recently came into roughly 150k cash from a settlement.

Hello BP I've been interested in real estate investing for quite some time, my initial story and idea is in my first post, however things have changed for the better and I believe it's expediting my ambitions significantly, I recently came into roughly 150k cash from a settlement.

A change in his ownership would jeopardize his ability to 1031.  

The exponential growth works twice as fast if you start with 100%, instead of 50%.Have you read what @Billie Miller did by living in a duplex (house hack)....I don't believe they needed a partner?

As the owner of the property you are able to pick up.As for changing the designated GC, you submit a letter to L&I stating you are changing contractors to the plans examiner who handled the permit and they will change it for you. 

They will either come across as a professional, and ask logical questions, or they will talk fast and ask silly questions.

That also might change some things too.  

@Antoine Martel - thanks for the super fast response!

Especially with fast-food...while many argue KFC and McDonalds will never go out, what if they do?