It's supply and demand and so some areas are easier to find those deals than others.

We are still under 2 months of housing supply.

You are 100% correct and the reason is pure supply-and-demand. 

Pulled it off, took it to Crown Lumber and Supply at 1224 N.

They get volume pricing from contractors, probably have their sales person license which means they can save on that end and can usually get it done quicker than you because they’re supplying their crew with consistent work which will lessen their holding costs.

I was driving the neighborhood and saw trash and furniture at the street—it was clear someone had just moved out, so I left a letter.

Occasionally we spot-sand.We source hardwood as close the the woods as possible and usually manage to pay under $3/SF for the raw material plus staples and other supplies. 

Oddly they didn't ban it for the vast vineyards that supply much of the grapes for CA wines. 

Just to clarify, this is really only for interior demolition work.If there is a bunch of junk/furniture in the house it could add another day or two. 

Live in San MateoI run a pet supply store full-time and currently in the process of joining a financial firm for a few hours a week.