I guess I was supposed to read between the lines, but I'm new at this.

Bottom line, we have a water intrusion issue that is causing some major wood damage to the front of the house.  

., I've quoted a good number of architects in Philadelphia for a similar project. 9k Seems right in line with what I've seen if he includes everything.

Permits is your protection against shady contractors, the city inspectors will be your first line of defense to sub par quality.

It is a full basement stacked tri-plex is a design with 5 bedrooms on each level plus a Mother-in-law style suite on two levels next to the attached garage and with a 2 bed/2bath ADU over a detached garage. (21 rooms, 25 bathrooms). 

Here is the public records request form:http://www.kcgov.us/services/prrform.pdfIf you look at the line just below the signature box, it reads:"I certify that the information reviewed or received will not be used as a mailing or telephone list as prohibited under Idaho Code §74-120."

@Justin HeitterSounds great except your line saying I want to pay this off as fast as possible.Do your research but you will probably be much better off saving up down payment for future properties than paying off the first one before moving on.

They typically don't make repairs unless it will somehow impact their bottom line (code violations for example). 

There are a couple MF syndicators who will take 1031 funds (as a TIC alongside the syndication LLC), but their closing has to line up with your time.

The quickest way to confirm though is to use an amp meter to measure the amps being drawn through each of the phases (120v lines entering the panel, usually at the top or bottom of the panel) when running the typical amount of appliances all at the same time, i.e. stove, washer, dryer, water heater, and AC should do it.