Diving under the ice was the most beautiful thing- and finding gold on the seafloor and being watched from the shadows by a spotted ice seal- that said though, the people striking it rich out there were doing it in the form of tv contracts, not so much dredging.  

What type of budget should be set for a job of this nature?

You would want to consider using an S-Corp if: 1) you're disqualified from being considered a real estate professional because you have another job and 2) you have sufficient real estate income that is not passive in nature.

Victoria is beautiful but a little out of my price range.  

I would choose the granite, as the natural color variations add character, but what do I know? 

Complaints of a serious nature shall, after thorough investigation, be reported to Owner with appropriate recommendation.7.

Naturally, she would not provide that, nor entertain the idea of having any of them contact me.

would ruin the beauty of the cabin.We would want to discuss this with the local planners before we proceed but I'm not even sure how to start the discussion. 

The beauty of Real Estate is that you don't have to work crazy hours or "outwork" everybody.  

Cash flowing the day of closing is a beautiful thing.