She sent a reputable plumbing company out and they gave us a $9000 bid to do excavating, repairs, etc. due to some roots getting in some plumbing under the house.

. $20K in reserves isn't a lot if something goes horribly wrong and there are damages if you default and he takes the property back.

I never thought an influencer can be so ruthless and conning even though he tries to build a guru reputation.

Lawton definitely has its reputation, and you're right about the single-industry concern and the high crime perception, which makes it counterintuitive for many investors.

If you are trying to piece everything together yourself remotely I think the time and brain damage and extra cost in time and cash you would be better to go yourself and do it. 

People are just to involved in others lives that that can't manage their own respectful and dignity is out the window in this time of humanity,..we should just stop pointing and be right in doing so if we have to be such ruthless running to the top for that reputation and greed of money ...it will all be gone and by then who s helping u and yours cause it will only get worse with that attitude. 

The concept does work and have had no issues with them as a company and yes their organization is reputable.

This is my first extensively water damaged home that I may purchase.

Go with someone trusted that you also research for their reputation.

I'd check for that before installing LVP and replace the subfloor where needed and treat any termite damage.