Most of the issues that an owner needs answers for don't need to be done within 24hrs, but it makes them feel more comfortable when you pick up on the first ring or respond to email/texts in a few minutes.Trust.

Quote from @Corby Goade: Quote from @Patrick Goswitz: don't make the assumption that a contractor who will only provide their own materials is trying to rip you off, it might be a sign that they have pride and want to stand by their work.Well Said, I was a contractor for 13+ years and this rings true. 

From what little interaction I did have, they were both real nice.The words trust but verify still ring trueGino I interviewed lane -I do not think they intentionally were out to scam people at all.

My name is Ido Harper, I am a former professional fencer with over 20 years of experience, a 6-time Israeli national champion, and a European Championship medalist.

Removed/Stole my Electrical Meter + Base (thus turning off the electrical + Wi-Fi/Ring Security System)    c.

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Sell the house and move on.I understand what your girlfriend wants, but unless there is a ring on it, you need to do what's best for YOU and your financial situation. 

A call on an overleveraged SubTo, that has an unsophisticated borrower who covered the closing costs, is going to be a three ring circus of lawsuits.

(1) Maybe the wax ring on the toilet is not sealing, and sewage is wetting the subfloor.

It depends" rings particularly true.