Since this is a limited scope task it was always bid as a fixed price not time (hourly rate) and materials.

For the second card, also use it every month and do not exceed 30% credit utilization (e.g. if you have a $10,000 limit keep your balance below $3,000).One year may not be enough time. 

With the limited research I've done and in prepping for my license, there seem to be several opportunities in technology improvement in the industry along with a lot of noise.

Depending on your experience level and sales ability, you could form a limited partnership and raise the money. 

Is there limited supply of units?

My first thought after reading your post is to break through the limiting belief that you're from a small town and that can be a barrier to you.

You've already given a lot of thought to your next steps, and you're certainly in good company with limited capital.

As far as Limits and getting yourself named on your policy, that is a question for your Insurance agent. 

His practice areas are not limited to real estate, but I know that he has significant experience in real estate. 

., Canada or Mexico (initially limited to these county's due to shipping scales of economy, to be expanded elsewhere if I can get shipping costs down).I ask this question for the purposes of:Paying the lowest LLC start up and recurring costs related to the LLC.Having the least amount of paperwork required to start, and maintain the LLC.Having the most comprehensive protection for such a business (& of course, for me the individual owner of the LLC).Aside from the LLC, I will get a CA class a cottage food permit and of course pay CA taxes.