Which is also one of the 3 fundamental needs of a business most often (customers, product/service, place of operation). 

The amount they end up paying is already high and leaves little to no margin of profit for someone who is not doing volume operations.

If you have a lease with this tenant that allows them the dogs, you can still say they are in violation of the lease, I'll bet, by something in the lease that says they aren't to bother the neighbors or cause any disturbances, etc.

I'm willing to bet that there are more instances of contractors burning investors than the other way around.

To confirm my recommendation ask him for references at his current developments, I bet he won’t give you names and will make up an excuse!

It's an A-framed garage with shingles roof, gutters, windows, and a 32" exterior door (in addition to a 16' operating face door). 

The owner needs to know you are solid, a good bet.

Good luck, you are a busy man with school, family and baseball.Likely your best bet is house hacking (if your partner and child are willing to share housing). 

You can check the NMLS for licensing (some servicers will operate without being properly licensed in that state).  

If you operate under an LLC or other business structure, are there tax implications or requirements I should be aware of when paying myself?