When one is using other people's money to run an investment business, reputation and integrity is the highest priority in my book.

Unlicensed plumber says that there is a gas leak needing gas pipe replacement, would do it for 4k.

Have a plumber look and give you an estimate.

Get a plumber in there to get you an estimate to solve the problem.

I entered into a contract with a reputable builder ( at least I thought at first) in SW Florida.

If the report is from a reputable credit reporting agency and includes all the information I require, I see no reason not to accept it.

. $11 fix...I went back to Lowe's spoke with a professional plumber, and he indeed confirmed that I put in the wrong material.

I had a plumber out today that said the amount of soot build up on the ignition makes it unusable and basically the whole unit needs replacement.

Does anyone have a good electrician and/or plumber they'd be willing to refer?

In your case though, you have to be careful when it comes to risks as there's other people's money on the line, as well as your reputation and your ability to raise money in the future.Hope this helps.